Local Sports
Mountain Bike Festival
Crankworx Summer Series returning to SilverStar with new women's event
A series of mountain bike competitions will be riding into the Vernon area this summer.The Crankworx Summer Series will be held at SilverStar Mountain Resort, and this year will feature a brand-new women's event.The mountain bike festival will run from August 2 to 4, and along with its regular schedule, it will feature...
May 10, 2024
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Premier Soccer League
Pro soccer game set for Kelowna Apple Bowl
The Canadian Premier Soccer League will kick off its 2024 edition of the "On Tour" series at the Kelowna Apple Bowl next month.Vancouver FC will play Cavalry FC of Calgary in their second meeting of the regular season on Sunday, June 16, starting at 2 p.m. "Our new On Tour series is an innovative way to ...
May 09, 2024
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2024 Prospects Draft
Greater Vernon players get drafted by WHL teams
Several Greater Vernon products were taken in the Western Hockey League's 2024 Prospects Draft.The draft on Thursday, May 9 was for players born in 2009.Forward Mathis Paull of Vernon was selected in the third round, 48th overall, by the Regina Pats. The 6'1, 185 lb. winger played last season for the Rink Hockey Academ...
May 09, 2024
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annual awards
Get your nominations in for Tim Hortons North Okanagan athlete, team & leader of the year
After another succesful year for North Okanagan athletes and teams, it's time for the public to choose the best of the best.Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Tim Hortons North Okanagan Athlete, Team and Leadership awards.The deadline for suggestions is Friday, May 31.Nominations can be emailed to Ann Holm...
May 09, 2024
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Junior hockey
KIJHL announces death of player in vehicle incident
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is mourning the loss of Castlegar Rebels forward Nathan (Nate) Jackman, who passed away in a car accident early Sunday just north of Nelson.Jackman, who recently completed his rookie season with the Rebels, was set to celebrate his high school graduation later this month....
May 08, 2024
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Junior hockey
WHL final features Winterhawks and Warriors
The Western Hockey League has announced the schedule for the 2024 WHL Championship Series between the Western Conference champion Portland Winterhawks and Eastern Conference champion Moose Jaw Warriors. The series, presented by Nutrien, will follow a 2-3-2 series format, with Game 1 scheduled for Friday, May 10 in Port...
May 08, 2024
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Boost to Business
Canucks playoff run giving local food and beverage industry a boost
Bars and restaurants in Vernon are benefiting from the Vancouver Canucks making it into the NHL playoffs for the first time in four yearsHussein Hollands, one of the owners of The Rosters Sports Club, told Vernon Matters the food and beverage industry in Vancouver definitely benefits when the Canucks make the playoffs,...
May 08, 2024
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comeback win
Iginla celebrates gold medal with Team Canada
WHL Rookie of the Year nominee Gavin McKenna led a third-period comeback as Canada defeated the United States 6-4 to win gold at the 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship in Finland.The 16-year-old frm Whitehorse who plays for the Medine Hat Tigers of the WHL scored a hat trick in the championship match and extended his rec...
May 06, 2024
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senior lacrosse
Armstrong Shamrocks still unbeaten after win over Vernon Tigers
The Armstrong Shamrocks continued their winning ways Friday night with a 14-2 victory over the Vernon Tigers at Nor-Val Arena. The Shamrocks are now 5-0 in the Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League.Despite the efforts of seasoned Tiger veteran goaltender and third game star Brodie MacDonald to act as the last line o...
May 05, 2024
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