Category Archives: Sports
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
Duncan Wray For The Win
"Just trying to support the team." That's what I said when I was called out for looking ... ummm ... straight up terrible. I mentioned earlier this week, that I needed to pick up a Vipers jersey so I ...
Shawn McCleary Apr 07, 2017
Sports Fields Shut Down
The City of Vernon has closed the play fields to public use tonight. Manager of Public Works, James Rice, says the fields are saturated due to recent rain, snow melt and late winter weather conditions...
Corey Fischer Apr 06, 2017
Silver Lining For Hill
Vernon's Kevin Hill had to settle for second place at men's snowboard cross national finals in Tremblant Quebec. Hill led for most of the race, but was passed at the end by Chris Robanske of Calgary. ...
Corey Fischer Apr 05, 2017
Vernon Vipers Tie Series With Vees
The Vernon Vipers have tied up their BCHL Interior finals with the Penticton Vees at 2 games each. The Vipers shut out Penticton 3 - 0 last night at Kal Tire Place. Jagger Williamson scored twice in t...
Tom Mark Apr 05, 2017

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