Former Nelson Baseball player has aspirations of playing the Majors after being picked by Cincinnati in draft
by Bruce Fuhr on Thursday Jun 13 2013

Morgan Lofstrom remembers hitting balls into the outfield at Queen Elizabeth Park.

If all the planets align just right, someday the former Nelson Baseball Association player may get to smash pitches into the outfield at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

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COMMENT: Possible expansion at Red Mountain serves as a 'Grey area' for development
by Arlen MacLaine on Thursday Jun 13 2013

I'm confident that everyone reading this has heard at least one of the many rumours surrounding the proposed 'new' chairlift going up Grey Mountain.  With an official announcement from Howard Katkov postponed until further notice, the rumour mill seems to have found another gear...

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West Kootenay Roller Derby double header
by Amber Harper on Wednesday Jun 12 2013

It's time for another derby double header on June 22 at the Nelson Civic Centre.

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Weather co-operating for B.C. Women's championship golf

by Contributor on 04 Jul 2012
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Weather co-operating for B.C. Women's championship golf

The weather decided to participate during second round action of the BC Golf Women’s Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championships at Christina Lake Golf Club, giving Christine Wong of Richmond a chance to post a three-under-par 69, 139 total (70-69-139) to take the overall Championship lead by one stroke.

Wong, an upcoming senior at San Diego State University and member of Quilchena G&CC, had an uneventful outward nine only to light up the back, going four-under-par on her final five holes, including an eagle and two birdies.

Christina Lake Golf Club to host women’s provincial amateur golf tournament this week

by Erin Perkins on 02 Jul 2012
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2011 British Columbia Women’s Amateur/Mid-Amateur Championship winner Christina Proteau will be playing at the 2012 championship hosted by the Christina Lake Golf Club, July 3-6. Photo courtesy of BC Golf.

Six local Christina Lake Golf Club members are set to golf alongside 66 other competitors from across the province during the 2012 British Columbia Women’s Amateur/Mid-Amateur Championships, July 3-6.

Round one tee time starts at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, July 3) and at regular intervals all morning long as the top women golfers test their skills at the 18-hole, par 72, 6,189 yardgolf course known for its black sand traps.

Soccer taking hold across the Boundary

by Erin Perkins on 25 Jun 2012
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Young soccer players hit the field; Photo, Erin Perkins

The Boundary Youth Soccer Association rounded off a fun spring season with a Boundary-wide tournament on the soccer fields at Boundary Central Secondary School in Midway, Saturday, June 23.

Hundreds of kids between four and 18, their families and friends spent the day celebrating soccer. The kids played tournament games, got free balloons, had their faces painted and enjoyed a free lunch thanks to the numerous community business donations and volunteers.

Time running on registration for third annual Kids-Tri event in Trail

by Nelson Daily Sports on 24 Jun 2012
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Competitors from last year take to the running course. — photo courtesy Kids-Tri event

Time is running out on youngsters wanting to enter the third annual the Kids-Tri event Saturday, July 7 in Trail.

The race is open to Participants from ages four to 12 with different routes and distances for each age group (4 years; 5-6 years; 7-8 years; 9-10 years; 11-12 years).

Cost is $36.00, and every participant will receive their race package which includes a water bottle, t-shirt, swim cap, ball cap, and treats. 

Competitors also receive a participation medal at the end of the race, and a celebration lunch. 

Moroney holds off field to capture Zone One Tour title Sunday at Balfour

by Nelson Daily Sports on 17 Jun 2012
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Moroney holds off field to capture Zone One Tour title Sunday at Balfour

Brenan Moroney of Rossland/Trail needed all 36 holes to squeak out a one-stroke victory to capture the Zone One West Kootenay Junior golf title Sunday at the Balfour course.

Moroney shot a 4-over-par 76 to edge Tyler McKay of Rossland/Trail and Jordan Hoodikoff of Christina Lake for the crown at the Tour Championship tournament.

Saturday golfers flocked to Kokanee Springs for day one of the 36-hole tourney.

The trio of Hoodikoff, McKay and Moroney led the first 18-holes.

Moroney and McKay posted identical 3-over-par 75s while Hoodicoff shot a 77.

Kids-Tri triathlon welcomes all competitors to third annual race July 7 in the Silver City

by Nelson Daily Sports on 14 Jun 2012
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Competitors in the 6-7 age group round the corner on the bike stage during last year's Kids-Tri event in Trail. — submitted photo

The Nelson Cyswogn' Fun triathlon has been a big hit for more than 25 years.

However, there's a new triathlon starting to make waves — the Kids-Tri event.

Participants from ages four to 12 are invited to compete in the third-annual event Saturday, July 7, in Trail.

"The race is open to all communities and we encourage young kids to participate in a fun and active event," said a Kids-Tri spokesperson.

Boating safety a necessary part of summer fun

by Erin Perkins on 11 Jun 2012
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Boating safety a necessary part of summer fun

Boaters beware and have your boating license handy while enjoying Christina Lake this summer.

Grand Forks RCMP, with help from reserve constable Chris Cottril, opened 142 files on boat related checks last summer and they will be just as proactive this summer in making their checks, said Grand Forks RCMP staff sergeant Jim Harrison.

Most last summer's cases were because the boat operator didn't have an operators license on them while operating the boat, said Harrison.