Category Archives: Sports
Sun Pull Out Late Win Over Amped up Broncos
The winless Kamloops Broncos went into the unfriendly confines of the Apple Bowl yesterday to meet the Division leaders Okanagan Sun...loaded up with confidence. The 0-8 Broncos defense ramped up thei...
Oct 08, 2018
UBCO Heat/Thompson Rivers WolfPack Scoreless
Both keepers were up to the task, and both backlines did not falter on Saturday, after 90 minutes of action, the women's soccer game ended as a scoreless draw between the visiting Thompson Rivers Wolf...
Oct 07, 2018
Vipers Edge Vees at Home
In BCHL action last night the Vipers came up big at home in front of 1935 fans, edging the Penticton Vees 2-1. Elan Bar lev wise opened the scoring and Jesse Lansdell got the winner and First Star. Bo...
Oct 07, 2018
Vipers Shutout in Penticton
The Vernon Vipers came up on the wrong side of a 3-0 shutout in Penticton, Friday night. Head Coach Mark Ferner was frustrated with the performance of his team. In a short post game interview he said ...
Oct 06, 2018
No Need For More Ice Rinks, Aquatic Upgrades Maybe
There is no plans in the near future to pursue more ice rinks in Vernon, despite what some user groups feel is a lack of ice time. Doug Ross, Recreation Services Director for the City, says the usage ...
Oct 05, 2018
Rockets Win Memorial Cup Bid
Kelowna has been chosen to host the 2020 Memorial Cup. The Kelowna Rockets and the society created to pursue the major junior hockey championship were selected today by the CHL, beating out bids from ...
Oct 03, 2018
Cents Shock Vipers at Home
Tough loss at home for the Vernon Vipers dropping a 5-2 decision to the Merritt Centennials. Vernon led 2-1 going into the 3rd. but the Cents came back with a 4 goal 3rd. earning the road win. US prod...
Sep 30, 2018
Vipers Tame Wild In Shut Out Victory
In front of a crowd 2000 strong, the Vernon Vipers shut out the Wenatchee Wild Friday night at Kal Tire Place. Goals in the 2-0 victory came from Connor Marritt - even strength - and a power play goal...
Sep 29, 2018
City Looks To Share Arena Use
The City of Vernon will work with the North Okanagan Minor Lacrosse Association to try to provide them time in local arenas. The group expressed earlier concerns about not being able host provincials ...
Sep 28, 2018
National Event Awarded To Local Club
The Sovereign Lake Nordic Club has won the bid to host the Canadian Ski Nationals in 2020. The ten day event, March 21-29, will bring over 800 athletes, coaches and parents to the region for high leve...
Sep 27, 2018
