Category Archives: Sports
Soggy Ball Diamonds Closed
Several Vernon ball diamonds have been closed due to excessive water on the fields. The fields are Alexis Stadium, Lakeview Park, Department of National Defense (DND), and Kin Race Track. The closures...
Corey Fischer Apr 27, 2017
Donation Supports Mental Health Wellness
A long running sports event in Vernon has made a donation in memory of a former participant who struggled with mental illness. The 33rd annual Vernon Doctors Hockey Tournament Society (VDHTS), which w...
Corey Fischer Apr 25, 2017
Hooves and Boots; Flyin' in Lumby Saturday
17 bull riders from all over BC and Alberta will converge on Lumby Saturday for the 'Lumby Bull Bash and Barn Dance'. Food trucks, bouncy castles, two live bands and a DJ will fill the Pat Duke Arena ...
Tom Mark Apr 21, 2017
Vees Even Up Fred Page Cup BC Finals 1-1
In BCHL Fred Page Cup playoffs Penticton bounced back from a loss in game 1, to take game 2 last night 5-1 over Chilliwack. Mathew Robson, in the Vees net, stopped 33 shots earning First Star. With th...
Duane Grandbois Apr 16, 2017
City Sports Fields Closed
The rain the last few days has taken its toll on local sports fields. The City of Vernon says due to saturated field conditions, they are closing several play fields immediately: Marshall Field soccer...
Corey Fischer Apr 13, 2017
Vipers Fall In Game 7 of BCHL Final
It's next year country for the Vernon Vipers. The Vipers fell 3 - 1 to the Penticton Vees in Penticton last night in the 7th and final game of their BCHL Interior Final. Riley Brandt got the lone Vern...
Tom Mark Apr 11, 2017
Vipers Force Game 7 in Series
In BCHL Interior Playoff action last night the Vernon Vipers didn't disappoint the sold out crowd of 3,158 at Kal Tire Place, dominating the Penticton Vees 5-1. Darion Hansen stopped 37 of 38 shots on...
Duane Grandbois Apr 09, 2017
Vipers Drop Game 5 in OT
Game 5 in the Vipers-Vees series had to be decided in overtime and it was the Vees scoring midway through OT for a 3-2 win. Darion Hansen stopped 33 of 36 shots in the Vernon net earning 3rd. Star. Wi...
Duane Grandbois Apr 08, 2017
Pickleball Progress?
Pickleball players in Vernon anxious for a new facility may see some progress from local government soon. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee is expected to get a staff report at their next meeting ...
Corey Fischer Apr 07, 2017
Big Total for Volleyball Fundraiser
The U17 "A" Girls Sky Volleyball Club Annual Fundraiser at Wings Tap and Grill was a sold out event with Shanda Hill captivating the crowd with her inspirational story. The annual fundraiser met its g...
Corey Fischer Apr 07, 2017

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