On Friday, June 25, the Kootenay Robusters piled into the Nitehawks bus for a trip to the Harrison Hot Springs Dragon Boat Festival.  We enjoy attending this mid season racing event to get us tuned up for the final festival In Penticton, coming up in September.  On...

July 11, 2026 was a perfect day for the Christina Lake Homecoming celebration - a community event for residents, visitors and anyone who loves fun in the sun. As well as the usual opportunities to eat well, listen to music, enjoy a picnic, and ride on the Christina...

Gay, Mandi and Elysia represented the Robusters at the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 11 in Trail to receive a cheque for assisting with their meat draws. We always have a blast at the Trail Legion, where a group of friendly regulars buy tickets for a chance to take...

The Kootenay Robusters recently took part in a moving carnation ceremony on the water during a practice. Every year we pause to remember those who have lost their battle with Breast Cancer, those who are presently fighting to restore their good health and to renew our...

The Kootenay Robusters are off to a great start this season.  We were able to get the boats in the water early and have welcomed 11 new team members to our organization.  After years of slow recruitment, the numbers of paddlers coming to the lake to learn our...

Robusters Help Clean Up Christina Lake - May 2, 2026 An enthusiastic group of Robusters took part in an annual event that has become part of our calendar.  We like to demonstrate that we care about the environment and value the beauty of Christina Lake by doing our...

Robusters from all Grand Forks, Castlegar, Rossland, Trail and the Beaver Valley enjoyed fun, conversation, dancing and food at their annual Christmas Social.  During the part they held a raffle draw, organized by Deb Le Rose and featuring prizes donated by...

The Kootenay Robusters generated a lot of interest at this event, held on Oct. 1 in the Trail Library.  We were there to raise awareness of breast cancer prevention and to provide a range of information to those dealing with other types of cancer. As well, we unveiled...

The Robusters work hard to keep membership costs low so that any woman who wants to give dragon boating a try can do so without investing a lot of money.  Our team provides all the equipment, coaching, festival fees and carpooling options to get to Christina Lake for...

As the paddling season nears its end, the Kootenay Robusters recently brought home gold medals in the Women’s Gold Division of the Penticton Dragon Boat Festival.  This event is one of the largest and most competitive in B.C., attracting teams from all over the...