Endless Adventure in Crescent Valley plays host to fun-filled weekend
Really, it's the start of summer.And the folks at Kootenays — Borderline Boaters are stoked to be presenting this year's Kootenay Whitewater Festival this weekend on the Slocan River near Crescent Valley.The event, hosted at Endless Adventure, starts off with some meet and greet at the Endless Adventure campground and leads...
Taylor uses big stick to claim Champion Lakes stop on Zone One West Kootenay Juinor Golf circuit
By The Nelson Daily SportsThere’s another Taylor making waves on the golf circuit, albeit the Zone One West Kootenay Junior tour.But a win is a win wherever you play.Nolan Taylor, the brother of Portland State sensation Lauren Taylor, used his superior ball-striking to edge Tanner Kopan of Christina Lake to capture the Champion...
Big Bad Bruins back in Stanley Cup Final, slow Canucks drive with 8-1 shellacking in Beantown
Somewhere in the Heritage City the two Joe’s, Mario and, of course, David from The Grand Merchants Beer and Wine store, are smiling from ear to ear.The Boston Bruins took advantage of some opportunistic breaks in the second period to climb back into the Stanley Cup Final with a resounding 8-1 shellacking of the Vancouver...
Kootenay's amazing playoff run comes to an end with semi final loss at 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup
The amazing playoff run for the Kootenay Ice finally came to an end.Devante Smith-Pelly scored twice to power the hometown Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors to a 3-1 victory over the Western Hockey League champs Friday in the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup semi-final game.The Majors will now face the Saint John Sea Dogs in...
Bruinsville scores new coach and general manager
Things are a changing in Bruinsville as the Grand Forks Border Bruins announced the hiring of Brent Batten as their new head coach and general Saturday. In a press release posted on BorderBruins.ca, the club said that Batten comes in with over 11 years of coaching experience ranging from minor hockey all the way to the...
Dummies on skis hit the slopes at Phoenix
Dummy races were front and center as the Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society held their annual Spring Fling event this past Sunday at the Phoenix Ski Hill. Over a dozen dummies were hand-made by residents of the area and were sent downhill to win prizes in events such as big air, best crash, and more. Winners were: Best...
Four teams left in hunt for Cyclone Taylor Cup
By The Nelson Daily SportsFour teams — three league champs and the host Ghostriders — begin the final chapter in quest for the Cyclone Taylor Cup Thursday in Fernie.The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League champion, Osoyoos Coyotes, Pacific Junior Hockey League winner Richmond Sockeyes, Vancouver Island Junior champs...
It's a wrap for the Phoenix Racers
The Phoenix Mountain Racers are wrapping up what has turned out to be a great season! This year, 24 racers participated in the program which teaches basic skiing techniques and skills in as many different snow conditions and terrains as possible. Building on last year’s success, this season went remarkably well for the ...
Bruins' new board tackles search for new coach as first order of business
Eight new board members stepped up to manage the Grand Forks Border Bruins junior “B” hockey association at their annual general meeting Wednesday, Mar. 16. Michael Wirischagin took over the reins as president of the board as only three previous directors stood for re-election. Wirischagin, who also moonlights as the voice...
This one's a toss up when Cats meet Phantom Midget AAA semi final
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsSixteen points separated the two teams in the final regular season standings, but the last time the two teams met nothing was decided in 120 minutes of play.Which is why it’s anyone’s guess as to which team will come out on top when the Kootenay Wildcats travel to Pitt Meadows to face the...
