Evan Buhler

Hanging on: The Golds’ Travis Beer hauls down running back Matt Longedijk of the Langley Saints during a game at the Jackson Field on Friday, Oct. 14.

Golds lack finishing touch

The Saints were able to outshine the Golds in a match up in the pouring rain last Friday, earning their first win of the season

Hanging on: The Golds’ Travis Beer hauls down running back Matt Longedijk of the Langley Saints during a game at the Jackson Field on Friday, Oct. 14.
Teslyn Bates and her dog try to catch up to Talia Brown, who led the pack in the first 300 metres of the 2.5-km race during the Reino Run at Larch Hills on Sunday, Oct. 16. More than 140 runners took part in the annual event.

B.C. runners take on Reino Run at Larch Hills

More than 140 runners from across the B.C. Interior took part in the annual Reino Run at Larch Hills on Sunday, Oct. 16.

Teslyn Bates and her dog try to catch up to Talia Brown, who led the pack in the first 300 metres of the 2.5-km race during the Reino Run at Larch Hills on Sunday, Oct. 16. More than 140 runners took part in the annual event.
Braiden Epp of the West Kelowna Warriors skates past the Silverbacks as they celebrate a thrilling comeback victory in a game at the Shaw Centre on Friday evening.

Salmon Arm leapfrogs West Kelowna in Interior Division standings thanks to pair of comeback wins

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks overcame a four goal deficit to defeat the West Kelowna Warriors in a game at the Shaw Centre on Friday.

Braiden Epp of the West Kelowna Warriors skates past the Silverbacks as they celebrate a thrilling comeback victory in a game at the Shaw Centre on Friday evening.
The Salmon Arm Silverbacks captain Smith Skapski is tripped by the Merritt Centennials Rylan Van Unen as he enters the offensive zone in a game at the Shaw Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Three goal third for Merritt sinks Salmon Arm at home

Merritt scored the unanswered goals in the third to defeat the Silverbacks at the Shaw Centre.

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks captain Smith Skapski is tripped by the Merritt Centennials Rylan Van Unen as he enters the offensive zone in a game at the Shaw Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 18.
A Salmon Arm firefighter extinguishes flames inside a shed located on a property in Gleneden on Sunday afternoon.

Gleneden fire contained to shed

Salmon Arm fire crews have successfully extinguished a blaze in Gleneden on Sunday afternoon.

A Salmon Arm firefighter extinguishes flames inside a shed located on a property in Gleneden on Sunday afternoon.
The Silverbacks' Elijiah Barriga tries to out muscle his way past the Centennials defencman Mike Faulkner during a game at the Shaw Centre on Friday, Sept. 30.

Defensive woes continue for Silverbacks

Despite two tough losses over the weekend, GM Troy Mick is not pressing the panic button.

The Silverbacks' Elijiah Barriga tries to out muscle his way past the Centennials defencman Mike Faulkner during a game at the Shaw Centre on Friday, Sept. 30.
The Edmonton Oilers Jesse Puljujarvi and Anton Slepyshev celebrate Puljujarvi's first period goal against the LA Kings during the Kraft Hockeyville exhibition game at Kal Tire Place in Vernon on Sunday, Oct. 2.

Oilers take top cheddar over LA for Kraft Hockeyville

The Oilers clipped the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in Kraft Hockeyville NHL exhibition play Sunday night.

The Edmonton Oilers Jesse Puljujarvi and Anton Slepyshev celebrate Puljujarvi's first period goal against the LA Kings during the Kraft Hockeyville exhibition game at Kal Tire Place in Vernon on Sunday, Oct. 2.
EZ Rock radio host Rich Daniels and his dance partner Heather Stranks of City Dance rehearse their routine for the Dancing With the Shuswap Stars at Hillcrest Elementary School, Sunday, Sept. 25. Tickets are now available for the Dancing with the Shuswap Stars, a fundraiser for the Larch Hills nordic society’s chalet expansion project. The event includes appies, the dance performances, a chance to vote for contestants and an opportunity to hit the dance floor. The fundraiser takes place Friday, Nov. 18 at the SASCU Rec Centre. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at Wearabouts, Skookum and Martina’s Classic Barber Shoppe.

Video:Behind the scenes at Dancing With the Shuswap Stars practice

Dancing With the Shuswap Stars contestants are hard at work practicing for the contest on November

EZ Rock radio host Rich Daniels and his dance partner Heather Stranks of City Dance rehearse their routine for the Dancing With the Shuswap Stars at Hillcrest Elementary School, Sunday, Sept. 25. Tickets are now available for the Dancing with the Shuswap Stars, a fundraiser for the Larch Hills nordic society’s chalet expansion project. The event includes appies, the dance performances, a chance to vote for contestants and an opportunity to hit the dance floor. The fundraiser takes place Friday, Nov. 18 at the SASCU Rec Centre. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at Wearabouts, Skookum and Martina’s Classic Barber Shoppe.
Putting on a show: Jared Turcotte of the Silverbacks is hauled down by the Surrey Eagles’ Logan Mostat and Ryan Markovic in the offensive zone during a game at the Bauer BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack on Sunday, Sept. 25.

’Backs find offence at Showcase

The Silverbacks breathed life into their season this weekend as they racked up two wins, ending their four-game losing skid

Putting on a show: Jared Turcotte of the Silverbacks is hauled down by the Surrey Eagles’ Logan Mostat and Ryan Markovic in the offensive zone during a game at the Bauer BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack on Sunday, Sept. 25.
Jordan Grieve, Golds Head Coach

Mourato leads Golds to victory

Quarterback Jayden Mourato played his best game of the exhibition season as he led the Golds to a convincing win

Jordan Grieve, Golds Head Coach
Cardio Connection instructor Lisa Papworth leads a Pound class on Friday, Sept. 23. Pound is a new cardio workout that incorporates drumming techniques into a cardio workout.

Workout like a drummer

POUND Rockout Workout is a new form of cardio that is inspired by the fun of playing the drums.

Cardio Connection instructor Lisa Papworth leads a Pound class on Friday, Sept. 23. Pound is a new cardio workout that incorporates drumming techniques into a cardio workout.
Friday night lights: Dawson Marchant of Lord Tweedsmuir makes a touchdown catch in the rain as he is marked by the Golds’ Austin Crocker and Bladen Stephens on at SASCU Sports Field on Friday, Sept. 16.

Golds moved to AA division

Last week an unprecedented step was taken as B.C. High School Football changed the tier status of three of its member schools

Friday night lights: Dawson Marchant of Lord Tweedsmuir makes a touchdown catch in the rain as he is marked by the Golds’ Austin Crocker and Bladen Stephens on at SASCU Sports Field on Friday, Sept. 16.
Final push: Rowers Peter McLean and David Miege push towards the finish line in their last race of the season at the Head of the River in White Rock last weekend.

Rowers end on high note

Rowers from the North Okanagan capped off their 2016 competitive season with a strong showing at the 22nd annual Head of the River regatta

Final push: Rowers Peter McLean and David Miege push towards the finish line in their last race of the season at the Head of the River in White Rock last weekend.
The Silverbacks' Marcus Mitchell Voices his opinion to the official about a penalty that should have been called against the Express at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Sept. 17

Cooper makes 39 saves for win against Silverbacks

The Silverbacks played host to the Coquitlam Express at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Sept. 17.

The Silverbacks' Marcus Mitchell Voices his opinion to the official about a penalty that should have been called against the Express at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Sept. 17
Silverbacks' goaltender Trevin Kozlowski makes a spralling blocker save in the second period against the Chilliwack Chiefs at the Shaw Centre on Friday night.

Chiefs school ‘Backs

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks suffered a 4-1 loss to the visiting Chilliwack Chiefs on Friday evening at the Shaw Centre.

Silverbacks' goaltender Trevin Kozlowski makes a spralling blocker save in the second period against the Chilliwack Chiefs at the Shaw Centre on Friday night.
Pulling away: The Chargers Dayton Massey breaks away from a tackle by Richmond Raiders Jayden Atkinson during a game at the Jackson Field, Sunday.

Parkes stars for Jr. Bantam Chargers

A powerful running and passing game by the Richmond Raiders was too much for the Bantam Chargers

Pulling away: The Chargers Dayton Massey breaks away from a tackle by Richmond Raiders Jayden Atkinson during a game at the Jackson Field, Sunday.
The Silverbacks Marcus Mitchell throws the Vipers Sol Seibel to the ice after a scrum in front of the Vipers net during the season opener at the Shaw Centre on Friday, Sept. 9.

Break downs lead to back-to-back losses

Back-to-back loses to the Vernon Vipers was not the start to the season the Silverbacks had envisioned.

The Silverbacks Marcus Mitchell throws the Vipers Sol Seibel to the ice after a scrum in front of the Vipers net during the season opener at the Shaw Centre on Friday, Sept. 9.
Charging forward: Luke Simmonds finds some open field and runs for a touchdown in the first game of the season against the Westside Warriors in West Vancouver on Sunday.

Chargers start title defence

The Shuswap Bantam Chargers are back in action, picking up where they left off last season.

Charging forward: Luke Simmonds finds some open field and runs for a touchdown in the first game of the season against the Westside Warriors in West Vancouver on Sunday.
Crashing the net: The Silverbacks Elijiah Barriga sees his shot stopped by the right pad of Vipers goaltender Cole Demers during an exhibition game at the Shaw Centre on Friday, Sept. 2. The Silverbacks wrapped up their preseason with a 1-0 victory over their Interior Division rivals.

Silverbacks shut out Vipers

The main camp is wrapped up, as is the preseason, the 22-man roster has been set

Crashing the net: The Silverbacks Elijiah Barriga sees his shot stopped by the right pad of Vipers goaltender Cole Demers during an exhibition game at the Shaw Centre on Friday, Sept. 2. The Silverbacks wrapped up their preseason with a 1-0 victory over their Interior Division rivals.
Jordan Grieve, Golds Head Coach

Golds set for start of exhibition

Last season was a positive step in the right direction for the Golds Football program after they struggled to field a team two seasons ago

Jordan Grieve, Golds Head Coach