Play Ball!
"Play Ball!" was the cry that kicked of the 2010 Grand Forks International Baseball Tournament (GFI) on Wednesday night. Joan Thomas, president of the GFI, welcomed everybody to the annual event along with Grand Forks Mayor Brian Taylor who threw the first pitch.Opening night's attendance was the highest in a number of years...
GFI: Seattle Studs return to the field for tourney
Over the past 30 years many baseball teams have made the trip to Grand Forks to participate in the Grand Forks International (GFI). From all over North America and beyond thousands of ball players have discovered this community and the Boundary area because of the GFI. Many teams have made only a single appearance at the ...
GFI regulars face off in Kansas this week
Two teams who are GFI regulars and fan favourites are presently participating in the National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita, Kansas. This annual 32 team, two week extravaganza, is considered the most prestigious summer baseball tournament in America. This year the San Diego Stars and Seattle Studs are on a bit of...
SPORTS: Cycling road race challenged the masters
Riders from their mid-30’s to 76, including five women age 39 to 68, came from as far as Vancouver, Comox, Victoria, Calgary, and Whitehorse to participate in last week’s Masters Race sponsored by the Grand Forks Cycling Club. The three-day event started on Friday evening with a hill climb time trial, continued Saturday with...
Selkirk Saints host summer volleyball and basketball camps
This summer, the Selkirk Saints Athletic program at Selkirk College will host its second annual volleyball camp and its first annual basketball camp. Placing a focus on learning new skills and developing important traits such as attitude, teamwork and work ethic, the camps will offer opportunities for youth to explore, learn...
Phoenix ski hill receives new first aid building
Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society is getting ready move a building donated by Ross and Elaine Glanville.We will use it as a new first aid and ski patrol building. The Glanvilles, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary area’s C, D, and E all have donated monies totaling $14,000.00 towards the move, new foundations, interior...
Grand Forks welcomes traditional yoga teacher for two weeks of classes
Grand Forks once again welcomes Maitreyi, Yogacharini from India this June. Practical mystic and the founder of Arkaya, Maitreyi is returning to offer her Yoga Bija program - level one of her Foundation Course (which is also the first stage of the 200 hour teacher training.) She has taught a wide variety of people, from...
GFI gearing up under new president and co-ordinator Joan Thomas
“To get a job done, give the task to a busy woman.” This quote certainly applies to Joan Thomas, operations manager at Gaia Green Products Ltd. and the recently elected President of the Grand Forks International Baseball Tournament (GFI). Thomas is excited about the months ahead for baseball lovers in the Boundary and...
Dance, yoga and movement arts for Seva Saturdays in March
Seva Centre Co-operative is offering an excellent selection of community workshops this March starting this Saturday with Easy Yoga for Renewed Energy. The community wellness classes this month will also see guest facilitator Dominque Clothiaux offer two dance workshops. These workshops are being co-sponsored with Granby Dance...
Ski racers wrap up successful season
The Phoenix Mountain Racers are wrapping up what has turned out to be a very successful season! The Phoenix Mountain Racers were back on the slopes this year after a one year hiatus. Twenty-five racers participated in the program which teaches basic skiing techniques and skills in as many different snow conditions and terrains...
