Category Archives: Sports

The Armstrong Shamrocks cruised to a 9-2 victory over the Kelowna Raiders Friday night in Rutland in the thompson Oknaangan Senilor Lacross League. The Shamrocks were powered by Brett Hawrys who score...

The B.C. Sports Hall of Fame has welcomed its 2019 class of inductees, which includes Vernon native Ken Holland. Holland was recently named Edmonton Oilers general manager. He previously was GM of the...

The main water line will be shut off from Monday to Wednesday next week at the DND sports fields. The City of Vernon says crews need to address some recent irrigation issues at the site. The park will...

The first tournament at Vernon's new pickleball courts will be held this weekend. The Okanagan Wealth Spring Fling event will feature over 100 players using the 12 outdoor courts at Marshall Field fro...

Ken Holland is now officially the new general manager and president of hockey operations of the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers introduced the 63 year old Vernon native at a media conference at Rogers Pla...

The Vernon Vipers will have a new coach and general manager next season. The BC Hockey League club, owned by brothers John and Tom Glen, has announced the hiring of Jason McKee to the positions. "We a...

The Armstrong Shamrocks spoiled the home opener for the Vernon Tigers, a team making its return to senior lacrosse after a six year absence. The Shamrocks, the defending champions of the Thompson Okaa...

A Greater Vernon product was taken in the first round of the Western Hockey League's 2019 Bantam Draft for players born in 2004. Defenceman Layton Feist of Coldstream, who played for the North Zone Ba...

Senior lacrosse is undergoing a revival in Vernon -- but more players are needed to ensure it's a success. The Vernon Tigers have fielded a team for the first time since 2012, joining the Armstrong Sh...

Vernon native Ken Holland has moved into a new role with the Detroit Red Wings to allow a Red Wings legend to take over running the team.