Shootout decides medals at 2011 West Kootenay B.C. Senior Games, host Zone 6 West Kootenay/Boundary loses in bronze-medal finale
At Millennium Park in Castlegar, shootout was the name of the game as the tie-breaker was needed to decide most of the medals during the sport of soccer at the 2011 West Kootenay B.C. Senior Games.
Unfortunately, for the host Zone 6 West Kootenay/Boundary medals were not in the cards as Vancouver Island South edged the hosts...
West Kootenay competitors win big at Nelson events during 2011 West Kootenay B.C. Seniors Games
The Kootenay Robusters won the silver medal for Zone 6 West Kootenay/Boundary at the 2011 West Kootenay B.C. Seniors Games Dragon Boat Races Friday at Lakeside Park in Nelson.Dragon Boat racing was just one of the events staged in the Heritage City.FLC Fortified Women of Fraser Valley edged the Robusters for the top prize.Kootenay...
Thursday notes at 2011 West Kootenay B.C. Seniors Games
The venues have been chosen, the athletes have checked in and now the 2011 version of the B.C. Seniors Games is well underway with more than 3000 competitors kicking, throwing, hitting, discarding and acting their way to what is hoped to be a successful competition.However, before the torch is extinguished in Castlegar Saturday...
Fundival 2011: evening of fire and ice was a CLAAS act
Fundival patrons were treated to an evening of all things art, with benefits directed toward the Christina Lake Arts & Artisans Society (CLAAS) last week. The annual fund raising event is dedicated to the continuing development of the Christina Living Arts Centre. You may ask, ‘Well, isn’t the Christina Living Arts...
Ice coaching staff select 12 players after training camp for BCMMHL squad
Cole Arcuri of Nelson and Scott Davidson and Jake Lucchini of Trail head the list of players following training camp for the Kootenay Ice Major Midget squad this past weekend at the NDCC Arena in Nelson.Arcuri, a defenceman, is a rookie on the Major Midget squad.He’s joined by Davidson and Lucchini, both returning for their...
GALLERY 2: Connections materialized at exhibition opening
A celebration of contemporary craft and art created by 24 artists who teach and work at the Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College in Nelson is the upcoming exhibition at Gallery 2. The curriculum at the Kootenay School of the Arts includes four areas of study- metal, clay, fibre, jewelry and small object design along...
THE PASSIONATE I: Challenging readers to support the arts
Christina Lake’s Fundival tonight is kicking off 10 days of arts and culture festivities as the first annual Kettle River Arts Festival gets underway. What is the Kettle River Arts Festival? I haven’t heard anything about it, you say. As usual, spreading the word about cultural events in the Boundary can be challenging, and...
Sumner Brothers play under the stars for two shows
Vancouver musicians the Sumner Brothers take the open air stage with the return of the Starlight Saloon next week. For three years running the Starlight Saloon has delivered entertaining shows for Grand Forks audiences in the most beautiful setting in the Boundary, and this year promises to be one of the best yet! The fourth...
Team Wilderness Traverse.com tops 2011 Raid the North Extreme
Team Wilderness Traverse.com was clearly the cream of the crop at the 2011 Raid the North Extreme.The Canadian/New Zealand squad (team captain Bob Miller and Jakob Van Dorp of Ontario and Sarah Fairmaid and Gordon Blythen of New Zealand) dominated the field to capture bragging rights when the race finished Sunday in Trail.Team...
BUSINESS FEATURE: Food, ice cream, and antiques all in one at the Ol' Swimming Hole
Just in time for the long awaited summer sun, this Grand Forks staple has re-opened not a moment too soon. Beat the heat with a slushie in the shade, a dip into the Kettle River or enjoy barbequed lunches before a viewing of antique collectibles. With options for everyone, The Olde Swimmin’ Hole is well worth the trip to 9 ...
