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Former Kootenay Ice speedster Jaedon Descheneau (#14)

Former Ice star Jaedon Descheneau goes pro

Bakersfield Condors of American Hockey League sign former 40-goal man Jaedon Descheneau to one-year AHL contract

Former Kootenay Ice speedster Jaedon Descheneau (#14)
Veteran lefty Tyler Thorn throws off the mound at Confederation Park earlier this season. Thorn led his squad to a win in its final game of the season

Bandits end season on winning note

American Legion Baseball season comes to conclusion Sunday as Bandits edge Redbirds in Calgary

Veteran lefty Tyler Thorn throws off the mound at Confederation Park earlier this season. Thorn led his squad to a win in its final game of the season
Kimberley product Matt Wilkins (#18) battles in front of the net during his two-game amateur tryout with the ECHL’s Adirondack Thunder this past season.

Wilkins signs first pro contract with ECHL’s Reading Royals

Kimberley product Matt Wilkins signs one-year ECHL deal with Reading Royals following NCAA career at Union College

Kimberley product Matt Wilkins (#18) battles in front of the net during his two-game amateur tryout with the ECHL’s Adirondack Thunder this past season.
Kimberley native Jared du Toit embraces fans during final round action of the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville on Sunday.

Runnin’ down a dream

Kimberley's Jared du Toit lifts nation, ignites hometown, signals PGA of immense potential with inspiring performance at RBC Canadian Open

Kimberley native Jared du Toit embraces fans during final round action of the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville on Sunday.
Ice defenceman Cale Fleury (left) has been named to NHL Central Scouting's Futures List.

Ice defenceman named to NHL Futures List

Kootenay Ice defenceman Cale Fleury has been named to NHL Central Scouting's Futures List heading into 2016-17 WHL season

Ice defenceman Cale Fleury (left) has been named to NHL Central Scouting's Futures List.
Jared du Toit (right) shares a moment with fellow Canadian Garrett Rank (left) during second play at the RBC Canadian Open Friday.

Du Toit remains within striking distance at RBC Canadian Open

Kimberley's Jared du Toit sits one stroke back of leaders Dustin Johnson & Luke List after second round play at RBC Canadian Open

Jared du Toit (right) shares a moment with fellow Canadian Garrett Rank (left) during second play at the RBC Canadian Open Friday.
Kimberley native Jared du Toit tees off during first round action at the RBC Canadian Open Thursday morning from Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville

Du Toit off to hot start at RBC Canadian Open

Kimberley native Jared du Toit is making the best of his first taste of PGA Tour golf, firing an opening-day 67 to sit tied for second

Kimberley native Jared du Toit tees off during first round action at the RBC Canadian Open Thursday morning from Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville
Former Kootenay Ice defenceman Tanner Faith (above) has committed to the University of B.C. Thunderbirds men’s hockey program.

Former Ice defenceman Tanner Faith commits to Thunderbirds

Former Kootenay Ice defenceman Tanner Faith is headed for CIS hockey as he joins old teammate Austin Vetterl & the UBC Thunderbirds

Former Kootenay Ice defenceman Tanner Faith (above) has committed to the University of B.C. Thunderbirds men’s hockey program.
The Duczek brothers — Dagen (left) and Ryder (right).

Duczek brothers ride to success

Cranbrook's brotherly wakeboarding duo making big splash early in the summer

The Duczek brothers — Dagen (left) and Ryder (right).
Jennifer De Pippo poses with her hold medal after winning the 800-metre freestyle at the 2016 Can-Am Para-swimming Championship in Gatineau.

De Pippo scores gold at Can-Am Championship

Cranbrook para-athlete swims to first-place finish at 2016 Can-Am Para-swimming Championship in Gatineau, Que.

Jennifer De Pippo poses with her hold medal after winning the 800-metre freestyle at the 2016 Can-Am Para-swimming Championship in Gatineau.
Former Kootenay Ice goaltender Nathan Lieuwen

Former Kootenay Ice goaltender signs AHL deal

Goaltender Nathan Lieuwen puts pen to paper with AHL's San Antonio Rampage after four years within Buffalo Sabres organization

Former Kootenay Ice goaltender Nathan Lieuwen
Scott Jacklin

Jacklin, Shiftd look to introduce new approach to hockey analysis

Kimberley's Scott Jacklin is thinking about life after hockey as his new startup Shiftd sets out to bring a new approach to hockey analysis

Scott Jacklin
Cedar Kemp (#6) rounds third base during Cranbrook Bandits baseball action at Confederation Park earlier this season. Kemp and the Bandits rounded the corner this past weekend

Bandits set franchise win record with big weekend

Cranbrook Bandits put forth strong performance in Lewistown, claiming four victories to surpass 20-win plateau and set new club mark

Cedar Kemp (#6) rounds third base during Cranbrook Bandits baseball action at Confederation Park earlier this season. Kemp and the Bandits rounded the corner this past weekend
John Swanson

Lady Avalanche set to defend title as PACWEST volleyball schedule released

College of the Rockies Avalanche volleyball squads open season on road; home opener and ladies' championship banner raising set for Oct. 28

John Swanson
Bandits infielder Kei Chlopan (#13) tries to evade a tag at home plate as Tyler Thorn (#4) watches on during American Legion Baseball action at Confederation Park earlier this summer.

Diamond days of summer

Cranbrook Bandits prepare for Lewistown Invitational following weekend defeats in American Legion Baseball action

Bandits infielder Kei Chlopan (#13) tries to evade a tag at home plate as Tyler Thorn (#4) watches on during American Legion Baseball action at Confederation Park earlier this summer.
Kimberley native Jared du Toit

Du Toit to join nation’s best at RBC Canadian Open

Kimberley native Jared du Toit in hunt at Trans-Miss Championship, set to swing at prestigious PGA Tour event next week

Kimberley native Jared du Toit
Cranbrook native and former Kootenay Ice forward Ryan Chynoweth has graduated from the junior hockey ranks and is ready to begin his CIS hockey career after committing to the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s hockey program.

Cranbrook native Ryan Chynoweth commits to Pronghorns

Local product and former Kootenay Ice forward heads for University of Lethbridge, Canada West hockey

Cranbrook native and former Kootenay Ice forward Ryan Chynoweth has graduated from the junior hockey ranks and is ready to begin his CIS hockey career after committing to the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s hockey program.
Forward Graham Dugdale (#19)

KIJHL: Dynamiters deal Dugdale to Revelstoke for Hozjan

Derek Stuart continued wheeling & dealing, sending forward Graham Dugdale (1997) to the Revelstoke Grizzlies for forward Ryan Hozjan (1996)

Forward Graham Dugdale (#19)
Kimberley's Bavarian Barbarians roller derby team was all smiles as they skated in the 2016 Sam Steele Days Parade in Cranbrook. It's a safe bet to expect a few less smiles this Saturday at Marysville Arena when the Barbarians go to blows with the Rossland/Trail Roller Girls.

Bavarian Barbarians back in action

Kimberley's beloved roller derby team returns to the rink, hosting the Rossland/Trail Roller Girls for the Dam Derby Jam this Saturday

Kimberley's Bavarian Barbarians roller derby team was all smiles as they skated in the 2016 Sam Steele Days Parade in Cranbrook. It's a safe bet to expect a few less smiles this Saturday at Marysville Arena when the Barbarians go to blows with the Rossland/Trail Roller Girls.
Kimberley Nitro Xpress

Nitro Xpress full-steam ahead despite JWHL snag

JWHL deadline for approval passes as BC Hockey unable to green-light Kimberley women's hockey academy in time

Kimberley Nitro Xpress