Samuel Dobrin

Kootenay teams jumped into action at the LVR jr Bomber basketball tournament

Bomber tournament flys into action

Kootenay basketball teams strut into action at LVR

Kootenay teams jumped into action at the LVR jr Bomber basketball tournament
The LVR Jr Bombers defeated SHSS Wednesday 52-17 in the Hangar. The Jr. Bombers play again Friday and Saturday at the Bomber Invitational at LVR.

Bomber invitational this weekend

LVR hosts the Bomber invitational this weekend where Kootenay teams will duke it out in the Hangar

The LVR Jr Bombers defeated SHSS Wednesday 52-17 in the Hangar. The Jr. Bombers play again Friday and Saturday at the Bomber Invitational at LVR.
Grade 9 students Tia Huttemann and Eija Loponen Stephenson will be taking part in this weekend's debate being hosted by L.R. Rogers. The action takes place at the Fairview high school on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The great debate (club)

It’s been eight years since they’ve had one, but so far L.V. Rogers’ new debate team is having a convincing season.

Grade 9 students Tia Huttemann and Eija Loponen Stephenson will be taking part in this weekend's debate being hosted by L.R. Rogers. The action takes place at the Fairview high school on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Locals off to ‘mini Olympics’

Four from the Whitewater Ski Team will race at BC Games at Silverstar later this month

A Jr Freeski competitor does a 360 off of the 'Dragon's back' on Blast at Whitewater

Freeskiing on the rise

The success of Whitewater Ski Resort’s first ever freeski competition is evidence of Nelson’s local talent in a sport with growing momentum.

A Jr Freeski competitor does a 360 off of the 'Dragon's back' on Blast at Whitewater
Those attending the Pura Vida Fundraiser view a short film of Nathan Beninger's work in Cusco Peru

Pura Vida

Slideshow: Nathan Beninger's Pura Vida Fundraiser

Those attending the Pura Vida Fundraiser view a short film of Nathan Beninger's work in Cusco Peru
Whitewater Jr. Freeski Competition at Jan 27-28

Whitewater Jr. Freeski Competition

Slideshow: Skiers aged 8-18 threw down at the Whitewater Jr. freeski competition over the weekend.

Whitewater Jr. Freeski Competition at Jan 27-28
Fire Chief Simon Grypma

Fire budget discussed at council meeting

Fire Chief Simon Grypma presented the 2012 Fire Department budget to city council Friday.

Fire Chief Simon Grypma
Whitewater Jr Freeski competition kicks off this weekend

Showcase for young freeskiers

Budding skiers from near and far will be gearing up this weekend to throw down their best at Whitewater's first freeski competition.

Whitewater Jr Freeski competition kicks off this weekend
Leafs celebrate after scoring a goal during a game recently

Leafs last chance to catch Rebels

The Nelson Junior Leafs will have to battle hard this weekend against Castlegar if they hope to stack up points before the playoffs.

Leafs celebrate after scoring a goal during a game recently
Local police are concerned about provincial ecstasy scare.

Ecstasy threat real say Nelson police

While there haven’t been any victims reported yet locally, police say it’s a possibility.

Local police are concerned about provincial ecstasy scare.
It was a great weekend at Whitewater Ski Resort.

Nelson celebrates ski culture

The Whitewater Ski Resort held its annual Winter Carnival over the weekend

It was a great weekend at Whitewater Ski Resort.
High Terrain Helicopters' chief pilot, Tyhlor Kahret, cruises over the West Arm of Kootenay Lake recently.

Height of Excitement

Tyhlor Kahret's spent decades flying where most dream about. From big budget films to harrowing search and rescue missions he's seen it all

High Terrain Helicopters' chief pilot, Tyhlor Kahret, cruises over the West Arm of Kootenay Lake recently.
The Nelson Leafs celebrate after scoring a goal against Fernie recently.

Leafs head to East Kootenay

Following last week’s double overtime loss, the Nelson Junior Leafs seek to redeem themselves this weekend with two wins.

The Nelson Leafs celebrate after scoring a goal against Fernie recently.
Cale Seffel, top, and Landen Horton practice fighting techniques during a Judo club meeting in Salmo recently.

Judo changing lives in Salmo

Founded in 2009 by Sandy Vaughan-Sydnam, the Salmo Judo Club is relatively young, but has already progressed leaps and bounds.

Cale Seffel, top, and Landen Horton practice fighting techniques during a Judo club meeting in Salmo recently.
Registration for Nelson Youth Soccer has now opened.

Nelson Youth Soccer registration opens

It may still be a ways off, but it’s only a matter of time before the cleats and jerseys come out once again.

Registration for Nelson Youth Soccer has now opened.
Robbie Kalabis airs off a fallen tree on his telemark skis recently at Whitewater Ski Resort

Whitewater stages winter celebration

Whitewater hosts its third annual winter celebration this weekend.

Robbie Kalabis airs off a fallen tree on his telemark skis recently at Whitewater Ski Resort

Nelson celebrates Scottish heritage

Get your kilt fitted and blow the dust off your bagpipes for the annual Robbie Burns dinner at the Nelson Eagles Hall.

Whitewater Ski Team member Harper Henderson competes at Panorama last weekend.

As fun grows, great results follow

After their first race weekend, the Whitewater Ski Team is off to a great start with one of the largest representations in years.

Whitewater Ski Team member Harper Henderson competes at Panorama last weekend.
Sniper Patrick Martens will finish the season with the Nelson Junior Leafs.

Nelson Leafs head into Saturday with returning star

The Nelson Leafs aim to put up a good fight against the Fernie Ghostriders this weekend with the return of one of their leading scorers.

Sniper Patrick Martens will finish the season with the Nelson Junior Leafs.