Jim Bailey

The Marnie Devlin rink captured bronze in Women’s Curling. From left: Devlin, Rose Beauchamp, Rhonda Baldwin, and Sandra Prentice. Photos: Courtesy of 55+ BC Games

Greater Trail athletes excel at 55+ BC Games

Abbotsford 55+ Games saw 2,500 athletes participate and over 1,000 volunteers

The Marnie Devlin rink captured bronze in Women’s Curling. From left: Devlin, Rose Beauchamp, Rhonda Baldwin, and Sandra Prentice. Photos: Courtesy of 55+ BC Games
Blues Hall of Fame guitarist Michael Charles will play at the Flying Steamshovel on Sept. 28. (Contributed)

Hall of Fame Blues artist coming to Rossland

Blues Hall of Fame guitarist Michael Charles will play at the Flying Steamshovel Sept. 28

Blues Hall of Fame guitarist Michael Charles will play at the Flying Steamshovel on Sept. 28. (Contributed)
Ethan Warrener was named Trail Smoke Eaters captain for the 2023-24 season. Photos: Jim Bailey

Trail Smoke Eaters select veteran defenceman as captain

The Smoke Eaters announced their leadership group for the upcoming 2023-24 BCHL season

Ethan Warrener was named Trail Smoke Eaters captain for the 2023-24 season. Photos: Jim Bailey
Trail Smoke Eaters head coach and GM Tim Fragle puts the Smoke Eaters through a workout in preparation for its home opener against Cranbrook on Friday. Jim Bailey photo.

Trail Smoke Eaters prime for new season

Smoke Eaters coach likes mix of veteran and rookie players, host the Cranbrook Bucks on Friday

Trail Smoke Eaters head coach and GM Tim Fragle puts the Smoke Eaters through a workout in preparation for its home opener against Cranbrook on Friday. Jim Bailey photo.
Fruitvale golfer Tom Talarski captured the Champion Lakes Men’s championship on Saturday. Photo: Kevin Nesbitt

Talarski claims men’s championship at Champion Lakes

Champion Lakes Golf Course hosted its annual Men’s championship on Saturday

Fruitvale golfer Tom Talarski captured the Champion Lakes Men’s championship on Saturday. Photo: Kevin Nesbitt
Owen McCarthy will play for Team BC at the WHL Cup in Red Deer in October. (Photo contributed)

Trail minor hockey product named to Team BC

Trail defenceman Owen McCarthy was selected to play for Team BC at the WHL Cup next month

Owen McCarthy will play for Team BC at the WHL Cup in Red Deer in October. (Photo contributed)
Mathieu Cobetto-Roy (#8) had a goal and two assists in the Buck’s 4-3 win over the Smoke Eaters on Saturday night. (Martin Ross photo)

Trail Smoke Eaters wrap up exhibition season

The Smoke Eaters fell to the Cranbrook Bucks Saturday in a close 4-3 match

Mathieu Cobetto-Roy (#8) had a goal and two assists in the Buck’s 4-3 win over the Smoke Eaters on Saturday night. (Martin Ross photo)
Nitehawks coach Terry Jones shakes hands with Creston player following a Game 7 win over the Thunder Cats in the KIJHL playoffs last season. Photo: Jim Bailey

B.V. Nitehawks coach likes veteran players, set for competitive season

The Beaver Valley Nitehawks will open season September 23 in Kimberley vs the Dynamiters

Nitehawks coach Terry Jones shakes hands with Creston player following a Game 7 win over the Thunder Cats in the KIJHL playoffs last season. Photo: Jim Bailey
The Kootenay Healthy Living Expo goes one day only on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Waneta Plaza. Photo: Jim Bailey

Kootenay Healthy Living Expo coming to Trail Sept. 17

“Eat-Move-Think-Thrive” covers all aspects of physical and mental health, fitness, and diet

The Kootenay Healthy Living Expo goes one day only on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Waneta Plaza. Photo: Jim Bailey
Property owners had to clear truck loads of refuse left behind by a squatter at a Marsh Creek property outside of Fruitvale. Photos: Submitted

West Kootenay landowners frustrated, cleaning up squatter’s mess

Over 14 truckloads of garbage and recyclables hauled from rural property

Property owners had to clear truck loads of refuse left behind by a squatter at a Marsh Creek property outside of Fruitvale. Photos: Submitted
Cody Porter plays several characters as well as lead Amor De Cosmos in the Delusional Musical. Photo: Lindsey Walker

Rossland writer’s play a fringe hit, coming to Miners’ Hall

Richard Kemick’s ‘Amor De Cosmos’ received rave reviews at Canadian Fringe festivals

Cody Porter plays several characters as well as lead Amor De Cosmos in the Delusional Musical. Photo: Lindsey Walker
The Rossland Museum will be celebrating Golden City Days with a weekend of festivities. Photo: Rossland Museum

Rossland Museum filled with fun activities this month

The Rossland Museum will kick off September with a Golden City Days celebration

The Rossland Museum will be celebrating Golden City Days with a weekend of festivities. Photo: Rossland Museum
Josh Schenk commits to Darmouth. Photo: Jim Bailey

Trail Smoke Eaters forward commits to Dartmouth

Whitehorse product Josh Schenk will continue his hockey and studies in 2024-25 for the Big Green

Josh Schenk commits to Darmouth. Photo: Jim Bailey
Trail RCMP responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on Saturday in Trail. Photo: RCMP

Motorcycle accident in Trail, man in critical condition

Trail RCMP responded to an MVI on Saturday involving a motorcycle and another vehicle

Trail RCMP responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on Saturday in Trail. Photo: RCMP
Fruitvale product Kian Johnston makes a play in the outfield for the Kariskoga Bats of the Swedish Elite Baseball League. Photo: contributed

Fruitvale product launches Kariskoga Bats to playoff berth

Kian Johnston scored back-to-back winning RBIs in Elite Swedish League playoff run

Fruitvale product Kian Johnston makes a play in the outfield for the Kariskoga Bats of the Swedish Elite Baseball League. Photo: contributed
Cal Hockley, ‘61 Trail Smoke Eaters captain, and Norm Lenardon stopped for a photo in front of the mural dedicated to the ‘61 Smoke Eaters and Minor Hockey Day in Canada in February, 2014. Hockley passed away in December 2020. Photo: Jim Bailey

Remembering Trail Smoke Eaters legend, Norm Lenardon

‘61 Trail Smoke Eater and community advocate Norm Lenardon passed away last week at the age of 89

Cal Hockley, ‘61 Trail Smoke Eaters captain, and Norm Lenardon stopped for a photo in front of the mural dedicated to the ‘61 Smoke Eaters and Minor Hockey Day in Canada in February, 2014. Hockley passed away in December 2020. Photo: Jim Bailey
The Rossland Curling Society is celebrating its 125th season with free curling lessons, off-ice upgrades, and events. Photo: rosslandcurling.org.

Rossland curling celebrates quasiquicentennial

Rossland Curling Society will honour 125 years of throwing rocks at its Heritage Bonspiel

The Rossland Curling Society is celebrating its 125th season with free curling lessons, off-ice upgrades, and events. Photo: rosslandcurling.org.
Dave Venman won the 76th annual Birchbank Men’s Open on Sunday with a 7-under 137. From left: Derrick Simister (committee), Scott Browell Senior champion, Mike Cullinane Overall Low Net, Brett McLaren (committee), Dave Venman Open champion, and Aaron Stoushnow Senior Low Net champion. Missing Rob Harasin (committee). Photo: contributed

Venman runs away with Birchbank Men’s Open title

David Venman shot 7-under to capture the Birchbank Men’s Open title on Sunday at the Trail course

Dave Venman won the 76th annual Birchbank Men’s Open on Sunday with a 7-under 137. From left: Derrick Simister (committee), Scott Browell Senior champion, Mike Cullinane Overall Low Net, Brett McLaren (committee), Dave Venman Open champion, and Aaron Stoushnow Senior Low Net champion. Missing Rob Harasin (committee). Photo: contributed
Kootenay Mountain Biking is holding an E-Bike Educational Summit on Aug. 26-27 in Rossland. Photo: Jim Bailey

Sign up for E-Bike educational summit in Rossland

Kootenay Mountain Biking offers skills and maintenance training for all levels of E-bike riders

Kootenay Mountain Biking is holding an E-Bike Educational Summit on Aug. 26-27 in Rossland. Photo: Jim Bailey
Beaver Valley Nitehawks honoured team builders Darrell Dickson, Shirley Levesque, and Hank Deadmarsh. Photo: Jim Bailey

Nitehawks honour team builders and volunteers

Beaver Valley Nitehawks Alumni held its golf tournament and Hall of Fame induction ceremony Aug. 19

Beaver Valley Nitehawks honoured team builders Darrell Dickson, Shirley Levesque, and Hank Deadmarsh. Photo: Jim Bailey