Tyler Lowey

Landon Currie (from left), Chase Batchelor and Jacob Holland are Vernon baseball products that will wear Team Canada jerseys at the Latin American Baseball Classic in the Dominican Republic.

Locals hitting baseball hotspot

A trio of Vernon baseball teens is heading into the baseball hotbed of the world for the Latin American Baseball Classic

Landon Currie (from left), Chase Batchelor and Jacob Holland are Vernon baseball products that will wear Team Canada jerseys at the Latin American Baseball Classic in the Dominican Republic.
Vernon’s Kelsey Thompson (far right) helped Cranbrook’s College of the Rockies Avalanche reach the Pacific Western Athletic Association’s women’s volleyball provincial finals for the first time in school history.

Thompson a Rock in Cranbrook

Vernon’s Kelsey Thompson set the PacWest on fire with another stellar volleyball season with the College of the Rockies Avalanche.

Vernon’s Kelsey Thompson (far right) helped Cranbrook’s College of the Rockies Avalanche reach the Pacific Western Athletic Association’s women’s volleyball provincial finals for the first time in school history.
Ryan Sarazin (left) of the Vernon Tigers tries to get around Kamloops Venom defender Tyston Harrison during Game 5 Monday night in the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League championship at Kal Tire Place.

Venom bite Tigers in TOJLL clincher

Kamloops scores 11 times in second period, holds on for thrilling 15-14 win over Vernon Monday at Kal Tire Place

Ryan Sarazin (left) of the Vernon Tigers tries to get around Kamloops Venom defender Tyston Harrison during Game 5 Monday night in the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League championship at Kal Tire Place.
Jackie Harris is the manager at Loop Cruisers. It is a bike rental shop that provides people an alternative mode of transportation.

Bike rentals open downtown

Jackie Harris is the manager at Loop Cruisers, which has been initiated by the Downtown Vernon Association.

Jackie Harris is the manager at Loop Cruisers. It is a bike rental shop that provides people an alternative mode of transportation.
Kyle Pauwels (left) of the Kamloops Venom tries to find an open shooting lane, but is checked by Vernon Tigers’ defender Tre Mason Tuesday night at Kal Tire Place.

Tigers tightrope through Game 3, stay alive

With the grim reaper hovering above the Vernon end of Kal Tire Place, the Source for Sports Tigers stared him down and forced a Game 4.

Kyle Pauwels (left) of the Kamloops Venom tries to find an open shooting lane, but is checked by Vernon Tigers’ defender Tre Mason Tuesday night at Kal Tire Place.
Bella Aucamp (right) races in the Strider 3 division during the Rattler National BMX race at Ranger Park. Aucamp won a pair of silvers.

Rattler Nationals a riot

More than 500 riders packed into Ranger Park last weekend for the Vernon Rattler National BMX races.

Bella Aucamp (right) races in the Strider 3 division during the Rattler National BMX race at Ranger Park. Aucamp won a pair of silvers.
Colton Boomer of the Venom unleashes a shot on Tigers’ goalie Aaron Jensen Sunday night at Memorial Arena.

Venom put stop to Tigers’ offence

The Venom hold a 2-0 series stranglehold in the best-of-five Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League finals.

Colton Boomer of the Venom unleashes a shot on Tigers’ goalie Aaron Jensen Sunday night at Memorial Arena.

Spall well concerns swell

The attempt to rezone a property has dried up after community concerns about potential water shortages

Tigers take on Venom in lacrosse final

The Vernon Source for Sports Tigers take on the Kamloops Venom in Game 1 of the TOJLL finals tonight (7:30) at Kal Tire Place.

Nathan Martin now races for the Kamloops BMX, but he returns to his home track for the Vernon Rattler Nationals this weekend at Ranger Park.

Local rider geared up for nationals

Falkand’s Nathan Martin has been burning rubber in anticipation for a chance to win his first BMX national event.

Nathan Martin now races for the Kamloops BMX, but he returns to his home track for the Vernon Rattler Nationals this weekend at Ranger Park.
Edmonton Oilers Captain Andrew Ference stand up paddle boards with his friend Gordie Carr (back), as they ferry around Ference’s daughter Stella, six, (front), Sebastian Gomez, nine, Easton Kitura, seven, and Tylee Carr, eight, at the NHL Players Association Community Celebration Friday at Kal Beach.

Stars make a splash for VJH

Adam Archibald got to celebrate his birthday with 2,000 of his new friends and more than 20 NHL players at Kal Beach

Edmonton Oilers Captain Andrew Ference stand up paddle boards with his friend Gordie Carr (back), as they ferry around Ference’s daughter Stella, six, (front), Sebastian Gomez, nine, Easton Kitura, seven, and Tylee Carr, eight, at the NHL Players Association Community Celebration Friday at Kal Beach.
Keith Johnston speaks during the second annual North Okanagan Rotary Athletic awards at the Best Western Vernon Lodge. His book, A Garage Full of Ferraris, is now available.

Unlocking potential theme of new book

As author of A Garage Full of Ferraris, Keith Johnston interviewed 15 different leaders

Keith Johnston speaks during the second annual North Okanagan Rotary Athletic awards at the Best Western Vernon Lodge. His book, A Garage Full of Ferraris, is now available.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC striker Erik Hurtado (right) talks to a group of kids with head coach of the Okanagan Soccer Centre David Broadhurst during the soccer summer camps Thursday morning at Marshall Field.

Hurtado big on camping

“I really enjoy seeing the smiles on their faces,” said Erik Hurtado. “It reminds me what soccer is all about.”

Vancouver Whitecaps FC striker Erik Hurtado (right) talks to a group of kids with head coach of the Okanagan Soccer Centre David Broadhurst during the soccer summer camps Thursday morning at Marshall Field.
Brayden Hoggarth of the Armstrong Shamrocks gets sandwiched by Vernon Tiger defenders Tre Mason (left) and Braden Barr during Game 1 of the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League playoffs Tuesday night at Kal Tire Place.

Tigers thump Rocks in Game 1

The Vernon Source for Sports Tigers put their foot on the gas, moved into the fast lane and were never seen from again.

Brayden Hoggarth of the Armstrong Shamrocks gets sandwiched by Vernon Tiger defenders Tre Mason (left) and Braden Barr during Game 1 of the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League playoffs Tuesday night at Kal Tire Place.
Shea Weber of the Nashville Predators tees off on the first hole during the NHLPA’s charity golf tournament at Predator Ridge Thursday.

Stars raise $100,000 for charities

It was off the ice and into the heat as Predator Ridge Golf Resort hosted 44 NHL players

Shea Weber of the Nashville Predators tees off on the first hole during the NHLPA’s charity golf tournament at Predator Ridge Thursday.
Tim Milne takes his new KingFisher boat out for a spin at the Vernon Yacht Club. He is the host and producer of the Big Coast Sportsfishing TV show, which is entering its eighth season.

TV host reels in KingFisher boat

Tim Milne will be ripping around in the KingFisher Destination 2725 Offshore boat

Tim Milne takes his new KingFisher boat out for a spin at the Vernon Yacht Club. He is the host and producer of the Big Coast Sportsfishing TV show, which is entering its eighth season.
Morning Star reporter Tyler Lowey goes for his first skydive with Okanagan Skydive owner Brett Chalmers on a tandem dive Tuesday morning.

Adrenaline rush soars to new heights

Morning Star reporter Tyler Lowey successfully completed his first-ever skydive with help from Brett Chalmers of Okanagan Skydive

Morning Star reporter Tyler Lowey goes for his first skydive with Okanagan Skydive owner Brett Chalmers on a tandem dive Tuesday morning.

AT RANDOM: Donating blood rocks

I’d like to provide insight to those who have never donated block

Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star W.L. Seaton Secondary graduate Karlee Smithson looks on as Donna Schuelle hugs Jessica Jones as they get ready for their graduation photo in front of the Performing Arts Centre Wednesday.

Seaton graduates embrace the moment

W.L. Seaton graduating students still found time for laughs and selfies during their grad photo and rehearsal

Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star W.L. Seaton Secondary graduate Karlee Smithson looks on as Donna Schuelle hugs Jessica Jones as they get ready for their graduation photo in front of the Performing Arts Centre Wednesday.
Technical advisor for TOPSPORT Euro Soccer Academy Hans Schrijver instructs Kenzel Aarts-Roman during a clinic at Grahame Park.

Dutch master displays mojo

The Dutch have invaded Vernon soccer fields, and they come bearing new philosophies.

Technical advisor for TOPSPORT Euro Soccer Academy Hans Schrijver instructs Kenzel Aarts-Roman during a clinic at Grahame Park.