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Category Archives: Sports

Vipers Defeat Wenatchee 4-1
The Vipers welcomed parents weekend with open arms and two points as they defeated the Wenatchee Wild 4-1 at Kal Tire Place. Brett Stapley had 2 goals, and Anthony Yamnitsky stopped 32 for his 2nd win...
Beach Radio Oct 28, 2017
Ground Work Starts For New Courts
After numerous delays, work has started on a new pickleball facility in Vernon's Marshall Field. It will be the city's first dedicated courts for the sport which has close to 400 regular players. Proj...
Corey Fischer Oct 27, 2017
Friday Night High School Football
It's Friday Night High School football, featuring the Fulton Maroons and the VSS Panthers at the Greater Vernon Athletics Park. Kickoff is 7 pm. Cheer on your favourite team. There will be a halftime ...
Duane Grandbois Oct 27, 2017
Vipers Parents Interview
It's parents weekend for the Vernon Vipers, where the team gets to honour not only mom and dad but their billets too. This week I spoke with the parents of Jimmy Lambert, Alex Swetlikoff, and Shane Ke...
Oct 26, 2017
Penalties Bite Snakes
Tough loss for the Vipers at home last night to the Surrey Eagles. Penalties hurt the Snakes as the Eagles scored 3 of their 5 goals with the man advantage. The Vipers hit the road to Trail today for ...
Duane Grandbois Oct 22, 2017
Vipers Jimmy Lambert Michigan Bound
The Vernon Vipers are pleased to announce that Forward Jimmy Lambert(Saskatoon SK) has committed to the University of Michigan for next season. Lambert becomes the 13th member of the Vipers to secure ...
Duane Grandbois Oct 21, 2017
Vernon Triathlete Among The Leaders In Mexican Race
Vernon ultra athlete Shanda Hill is still in the mix at the Deca Ultra Triathlon in Leon, Mexico. She's now a little more than half way through the 1800 kilometre bike ride and is in 6th place overall...
Tom Mark Oct 19, 2017
Viper To Suit Up For Team Canada
Big honour for Vernon Vipers rookie forward Alex Swetlikoff. The Kelowna native has been chosen to play for Team Canada at the World U-17 Championships in Dawson Creek starting November 5. Swetlikoff ...
Corey Fischer Oct 18, 2017
Hill Tackles Bike Ride in Mexico
Oct 16: 11 am Vernon's Shanda Hill is into the 1,800 kilometre bike ride at the Deca Ultra Triathlon in Mexico. Hill got some sleep after completing the 38 km swim Sunday night. The final event is a 4...
Corey Fischer Oct 16, 2017
Vipers Shut-Out Powell River
The Vipers Ty Taylor turned away 35 saves for his 2nd shutout of the season as the Vernon Vipers defeated the Powell River Kings 2-0 at Kal Tire Place. The Vipers took a 2-0 lead after two periods of ...
Beach Radio Oct 15, 2017

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