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KIJHL 2022/23 season begins September 23

KIJHL 2022/23 season begins September 23

League adds almost two weeks to playoff schedule to allow for more rest days
B.C. sports media legend ‘The Moj’ joins Black Press Media’s podcast team

B.C. sports media legend ‘The Moj’ joins Black Press Media’s podcast team

Marjanovich also slated to pen sports-related column
BCHL adopts franchise scorecard at AGM

BCHL adopts franchise scorecard at AGM

The scorecard will measure the strengths and weaknesses of each team, so improvements can be made
‘It’s the anti-yacht race’: Kootenay sailing team set to compete in Race to Alaska

‘It’s the anti-yacht race’: Kootenay sailing team set to compete in Race to Alaska

Nelson’s Kootenay Pedalwheelers will sail over 1,200 km along the B.C. coast
Creston Blitz take home gold in Columbia Valley Clash of the Titans Tournament

Creston Blitz take home gold in Columbia Valley Clash of the Titans Tournament

The U-14 girls previously won silver in Nelson
New book profiles Nelson man behind Canada’s first student-athlete scholarship

New book profiles Nelson man behind Canada’s first student-athlete scholarship

Ernie Gare was athletic director at the former Notre Dame University
Creston’s Timbits say thank you

Creston’s Timbits say thank you

The local Tim Horton’s has sponsored the team by providing full uniforms
Nelson swimming star Marylee Banyard passes away

Nelson swimming star Marylee Banyard passes away

Banyard won multiple medals at the 55-plus B.C. Games
Creston Judo Club throws above its weight

Creston Judo Club throws above its weight

Spring has also brought on a burst of activity at the Creston Judo Club
Creston Jiu-Jitsu athletes excel at Alberta tournament

Creston Jiu-Jitsu athletes excel at Alberta tournament

Creston’s 13 athletes took home a staggering 10 gold medals