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Local garlic harvest

Cottonwood market ends for the season

The West Kootenay Eco-Society run market is done for the winter.

Local garlic harvest
Zombies emerge from the Civic Theatre, spilling into the streets of Nelson with an appetite to consume the flesh and brains of new victims.

Zombies return to Nelson

The Civic Theatre hosted its second annual zombie walk, taking hordes of the undead into the streets of Nelson.

Zombies emerge from the Civic Theatre, spilling into the streets of Nelson with an appetite to consume the flesh and brains of new victims.
Nelson's Kurt Sorge is seen in action at the 2015 Red Bull Rampage.

Kurt Sorge triumphs at 2015 Red Bull Rampage

Dropping 50-foot cliffs is a normal part of the Nelson mountain biker’s routine.

Nelson's Kurt Sorge is seen in action at the 2015 Red Bull Rampage.
Whitewater fared better than most ski hills last year, but season pass sales have stagnated. This view is from the top of the Silver King chair, looking towards Half Dome and Ymir Peak.

Whitewater weathering El Nino

While season pass sales have stalled, there’s potential for increased visitors to the ski hill near Nelson and Ymir.

Whitewater fared better than most ski hills last year, but season pass sales have stagnated. This view is from the top of the Silver King chair, looking towards Half Dome and Ymir Peak.
The Kootenay Wild (green uniforms) are seen during their second game against the Island Seals in Campbell River last weekend, which they won 2-1.

Kootenay Wild 1-and-2 against Islands Seals

Nelson female midget AAA hockey team hit Vancouver Island gaining a win.

The Kootenay Wild (green uniforms) are seen during their second game against the Island Seals in Campbell River last weekend, which they won 2-1.
The Foulger family of Blewett and friends had a chance to pick up all sizes of pumpkins from local growers like Linden Lane farms at the Harvest Festival at Taghum Hall.

Harvest Festival a ‘rousing success’

Sack races, cake walks and pie eating contests-what’s not to like?

The Foulger family of Blewett and friends had a chance to pick up all sizes of pumpkins from local growers like Linden Lane farms at the Harvest Festival at Taghum Hall.
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Bart Choufour met with local soccer players and coaches last week.

Bart Choufour visits Kootenay soccer clubs

Players and coaches get training time with provincial academy director and head coach.

Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Bart Choufour met with local soccer players and coaches last week.
The Kootenay Ice Major Midget league hosted the Valley West Hawks for their first home games of the season.

UPDATED: Kootenay Ice lose to Hawks and Rockets

The Nelson-based major midgets hosted the Fraser Valley team during their home opener weekend.

The Kootenay Ice Major Midget league hosted the Valley West Hawks for their first home games of the season.
Youth director Tracey Mozel with her son Jonathon at the Nelson Curling Club.

Nelson curlers ready to rock

Little Rockers and Juniors are two youth programs that start in November

Youth director Tracey Mozel with her son Jonathon at the Nelson Curling Club.
Wine Fest a feast for the eyes and palate

Wine Fest a feast for the eyes and palate

The annual festival featured hundreds of wines and displayed an abundance of flavours for the taste buds Saturday.

Wine Fest a feast for the eyes and palate
One of the 19 teams running to another mystery downtown Nelson location, which is only revealed by deciphering clues. It's all part of the SROAMazing Race scavenger hunt.

Full-on SROAMazing Race

The scavenger hunt madness added extra colour and zeal to downtown Nelson today.

One of the 19 teams running to another mystery downtown Nelson location, which is only revealed by deciphering clues. It's all part of the SROAMazing Race scavenger hunt.
Nelson Leaf Tyler Garcia receives a enthusiastic congratulations from Tyler Fyfe and other teammates, moments after Garcia scored the winning goal in second overtime. The Leafs won 3-2 against the Grand Forks Border Bruins Friday night.

KIJHL: Nelson Leafs take Grand Forks Border Bruins 3-2 in overtime

Two Tylers take the Leafs into another win in Nelson.

Nelson Leaf Tyler Garcia receives a enthusiastic congratulations from Tyler Fyfe and other teammates, moments after Garcia scored the winning goal in second overtime. The Leafs won 3-2 against the Grand Forks Border Bruins Friday night.
Wild Kelsey Paterson with the puck, is a first year player from Castlegar,  with second year player Kendra Waterstreet of Fruitvale in the background.

Kootenay Wild lose 3-0 to Fraser Valley Rush

With a short bench of 14 players, the Nelson team did better than the scores suggest.

Wild Kelsey Paterson with the puck, is a first year player from Castlegar,  with second year player Kendra Waterstreet of Fruitvale in the background.
Has the start of the hockey season inspired your child to try the sport? It’s not too late to join Nelson Minor Hockey, especially for 5 to 6 years olds.

Nelson Minor Hockey welcomes late registrants

Lower registration fees, weekday practice times for younger children and gear loans may pique your interest in learning how to play hockey.

Has the start of the hockey season inspired your child to try the sport? It’s not too late to join Nelson Minor Hockey, especially for 5 to 6 years olds.
The Nelson Leafs played Okanagan Division leader Summerland Streams on Sunday.

KIJHL: Leafs refuse to fall to Summerland Steam

The Leafs are giving thanks for two wins out of three home games this weekend.

The Nelson Leafs played Okanagan Division leader Summerland Streams on Sunday.
Left to right: Faith Meisner, Jaylen Rushton, Lauren Hartridge, Alexis Dyck, Semegn Atkinson, Ruby Linnen, Ivie Lock Luttmer, Abby Jackson, Teigan Barnhart, Addis Atkinson, Ella Peloso, Sarah Shah, Gabby Bobby, Nicola Anderson,  and Farrah Marzicola.

Trafalgar Thunder dominated first volleyball tournament of season

The Nelson players win 12 of 13 games at Mt. Sentinel Thursday.

Left to right: Faith Meisner, Jaylen Rushton, Lauren Hartridge, Alexis Dyck, Semegn Atkinson, Ruby Linnen, Ivie Lock Luttmer, Abby Jackson, Teigan Barnhart, Addis Atkinson, Ella Peloso, Sarah Shah, Gabby Bobby, Nicola Anderson,  and Farrah Marzicola.
The Nelson Leafs dominated the Beaver Valley Nitehawks until a change partway through the third, only to lose 6-4.

KIJHL: Nelson Leafs swept away by Beaver Valley Nitehawks 6-4

The Leafs dominated the game until a change partway through the third, only to lose their lead.

The Nelson Leafs dominated the Beaver Valley Nitehawks until a change partway through the third, only to lose 6-4.
The Nelson Leafs outscored the Golden Rockets 9-3 on Friday.

KIJHL: Nelson Leafs blast Golden Rockets 9-3

After spending the first and second period in a tie, the Leafs blew away the Rockets with seven goals in the third.

The Nelson Leafs outscored the Golden Rockets 9-3 on Friday.
Kootenay Co-op (red stripes) lost their battle against the Hume Innkeepers in the finals Saturday.

Innkeepers, Wildcats and Retallack win Nelson soccer finals

Three teams held the winning trophies after this weekend’s end of season matches.

Kootenay Co-op (red stripes) lost their battle against the Hume Innkeepers in the finals Saturday.
Steve Archdekin pushes his arthritic body in sprint triathlons to raise funds for others.

Arthritic athlete raises funds for Terry Fox and friends

Steve Archdekin had made an extra commitment to do as many sprint distance triathlons prior to the September run.

Steve Archdekin pushes his arthritic body in sprint triathlons to raise funds for others.