Category Archives: Local Sports
Swift Current Broncos' bus crash survivor Wilkie hopes documentary brings healing
KAMLOOPS -- Bob Wilkie was on the Swift Current Broncos' bus that crashed in December of 1986 while en route to Regina.Four of his teammates were killed in the tragic accident that rocked the country....
Sep 23, 2025
THE TATTLE OF HASTINGS: Yoda and the Paddy-O
Paddy Harrington was inducted into the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame in 2019, the honour in recognition of his tireless work with the Kamloops Rugby Club Raiders.Harrington has held just about every bo...
Sep 23, 2025
Blazers officially sign F Lanti, D Markel
KAMLOOPS - The Blazers have signed a pair of players who have impressed in brief Western Hockey League auditions.Tuesday (Sept. 23), the team announced the signing of 2008-born forward Logan Lanti and...
Sep 23, 2025
Hurlbert hat trick earns Blazers forward WHL Rookie of the Week honours
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers forward J.P. Hurlbert's hot start has caught the attention of the Western Hockey League. The WHL announced Hurlbert won the league's first Rookie of the Week award for the ...
Sep 22, 2025
WolfPack Soccer with a pair of wins on Saturday
KAMLOOPS - The TRU Wolfpack soccer teams both picked up a big three points on Saturday (Sept 21) with wins over UNBC and MacEwan. On home turf in Kamloops, the women won their third straight home game...
Sep 21, 2025
Hurlbert dazzles in debut as Blazers win their opener
KAMLOOPS - JP Hurlbert showcased to the Kamloops faithful why he's projected to be a first round selection in next year's NHL entry draft, potting a hat-trick in a season opening 6-4 Blazers win over ...
Sep 21, 2025
Ryan Michael named 2025-26 Kamloops Blazers captain
KAMLOOPS - Ryan Michael has been named the newest captain of the Kamloops Blazers.The 20-year-old Michael, who was an alternate captain for the past two seasons, was surprised by family Saturday (Sept...
Sep 20, 2025
Blazers majority owner Gaglardi says club determined to make playoffs, offers management assessment
KAMLOOPS -- The Kamloops Blazers are scheduled to open the 2025-2026 WHL season on Saturday [Sept. 20], with the Spokane Chiefs coming to town for a 6:00 p.m. start at Sandman Centre.Blazers' majority...
Sep 19, 2025
On eve of WHL season, Blazers talk expectations, assess B.C. Division
KAMLOOPS - Overage forward Jordan Keller endured the lean period that followed the 2023 Memorial Cup, with his Kamloops Blazers failing to qualify for the post-season in back-to-back years. "This year...
Sep 19, 2025
Rodgers of Kamloops accepts pickleball coaching position in Cayman Islands, will represent Canada at World Cup
GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS -- Casey Rodgers of Kamloops has been selected to compete for Canada at the Pickleball World Cup for the second consecutive year. She is one of 10 on the national team who ...
Sep 19, 2025
