Category Archives: Local Sports
BC Hockey reclassifies KIJHL, two other Junior B leagues in the province to Junior A
KAMLOOPS - The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) has been given Junior A status.In a news release issued Tuesday (July 25) morning, BC Hockey announced its Board of Directors unanimo...
Jul 25, 2023
Rivers FC conclude second season with a draw and loss to Vancouver Whitecaps Academy
KAMLOOPS - Rivers FC wrapped up their second season in the League1 BC semi-pro soccer league from McArthur Island Park Sunday (July 23).The men's club earned a point with a 1-1 draw against Vancouver ...
Jul 24, 2023
WolfPack signs local product for Women's Volleyball
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack just announced local all-star Ella Sladden has committed to the WolfPack women's volleyball team.The 5-11 outside hitter is known for her energy on the field an...
Jul 22, 2023
Silver medal: Tk'emlúps loses out to Calgary in bid to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games
HALIFAX - Tk'emlps te Secwpemc has come up just short in its bid to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG).In a news release issued late Friday, Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir says the NAIG Coun...
Jul 21, 2023
Tsunami swimmers win silver and bronze at Penticton Invitational swim meet
KAMLOOPS - Jared Roberts won a silver medal for Boys Division 5 while Alexandra Karpuk claimed the bronze for Girls Division 7 for the Kamloops Tsunami Swim Club at the Penticton Invitational swim met...
Jul 17, 2023
NorthPaws drop series to Edmonton 2-1, begin four-day break
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws enter a much needed four-day break after dropping a series at home to the Edmonton Riverhawks 2-1.After dropping the series opener 5-2 on Tuesday (July 11), the North...
Jul 14, 2023
Blazers take a pair of Czech defencemen in 2023 CHL Import Draft
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers took a pair of left-handed defencemen from Czechia in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Import Draft.With their first-round pick, the Blazers selected Matteo Koci 58th o...
Jul 05, 2023
Eight-year-old Kamloops golfer prepares for a second shot at World Junior Championship event
KAMLOOPS - Many golfers have clubs older than Everett Quewezance. Although he's just eight years old, he's grown up around the game thanks to his Dad, Joe."When he was around a-year-and-a-half, he was...
Jul 04, 2023
NorthPaws look to sweep series against Falcons after Canada Day walk-off
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws concluded Canada Day with an exciting walk-off Saturday (July 1) after Falcons pitcher Thrasher Steed failed to get a strike on the NorthPaws' Jude Hall. He would be ...
Jul 02, 2023
NorthPaws prepare for Canada Day weekend festivities
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws are hoping a regional rivalry and some Canada Day fireworks help turn their fortunes around.After being swept by the Portland Pickles in Oregon, the 5-19 NorthPaws wi...
Jun 30, 2023
