LETTER: Current SD20 report not viable
In the Facilities Report released by the school district this fall, three of the top-rated scenarios see Rossland Secondary School closing and MacLean Elementary becoming a K-7 school. This is based on the assumption that grades kindergarten to seven will fit in MacLean. When you take a closer look at the numbers, however, it becomes […]
Who likes Mike? NDP leadership candidate hugs the Kootenays
The BC Liberals will choose us a new premier on Saturday, but Mike Farnworth doesn’t really care. He too, is running for premier. “After ten years, people are ready for a change,” the NDP leadership candidate told the Telegraph this week during a brief Kootenay campaign tour. “We don’t live in a one-party state. This […]
Team B.C. gets into the Canada Games win column with 4-0 win
Aimee DiBella of Nelson and Team B.C. sit in third spot in Pool A play after Tuesday’s play in Women’s Ice Hockey at the Canada Winter Games in Halifax.DiBella & Company finally got a win, defeating Team Newfoundland & Labrador 4-0 Tuesday. Julia McKinnon scored twice to lead Team B.C.Team B.C. opened with a 4-0 loss...
Leafs force game seven with 5-4 come-from-behind victory
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports The Castlegar Rebels are quietly resting waiting for its next playoff opponent after disposing the Spokane Braves in five games. The odds-on favourite to play the Rebels in the Murdoch Final is the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. But the Nelson Leafs have a thing or two to say about who […]
Meeting meatheads in the Koots' cootie-infested online dating world
With Valentine’s Day over and done with, I can freely admit to being a tad bit cynical about this occasion, often saying that the best thing about it is the day after–when all the chocolates go on sale for 50% off. Anyway, on February 14 I woke up and went about my day, wishing my […]
Sookro breaks out of scoring slump to lead Hawks to 6-3 win
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsThe Beaver Valley Nitehawks exploded for four first-period goals to double the Nelson Leafs 6-3 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff action Monday night in Fruitvale.The Hawks now lead the best-of-seven Murdoch Division semi final 3-2 with game six set for Tuesday at the...
Ice give Hawks cold reception, steal three of four points
By The Nelson Daily SportsA goal by Castlegar’s Darren Medeiros with eight minutes remaining in the game snapped a 3-3 tie to power the Kootenay Ice to a 4-3 victory over the playoff bound Valley West Hawks in B.C. Major Midget Hockey League action Saturday night in Castlegar.The Ice took three of four points against the Hawks...
Leafs beat up Hawks 9-1 to square Murdoch Semi Final
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports Less than a week ago the Vegas odds makers were giving the Toronto Maple Leafs more of a chance to win the Stanley Cup than the Nelson Leafs winning a Murdoch Division playoff game. What a difference a few days make. After being out scored 17-4 in the first […]
Bertolucci, Team B.C. taste Canada Games gold
Kootenay Ice forward Luke Bertolucci is tasting gold after helping Team B.C. to a 7-4 victory over Quebec in the final of Ice Hockey Friday at the Canada Winter Games in Halifax. Bertolucci, from Montrose, scored the opening goal for the winners to help get the party started. This is the first gold medal for […]
Leafs get back in series with 5-3 victory over Hawks
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports The Nelson Leafs finally solved the voodoo curse inflicted on the Green and White by the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Colton Schell’s goal with just over three minutes remaining in the third period sparked the Leafs to a 5-3 victory over the Hawks in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Playoffs […]
