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Former Nelson Baseball player has aspirations of playing the Majors after being picked by Cincinnati in draft

by Bruce Fuhr on 13 Jun 2013
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Morgan Lofstrom is pumped after being selected in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball draft.

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.

The Reds in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball Draft Saturday selected the 17-year-old Lofstrom.

COMMENT: Possible expansion at Red Mountain serves as a 'Grey area' for development

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

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.  Everyone I've talked to has heard something different, and it is easy to understand the reasons why.  The Grey Mountain expansion represents a cautious next step in the development of Red Mountain Resort.

West Kootenay Roller Derby double header

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

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

CSA red cards Quebec Federation for not allowing wearing of turbans/patkas/keski by players

by Nelson Daily Sports on 10 Jun 2013
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CSA red cards Quebec Federation for not allowing wearing of turbans/patkas/keski by players

It's a red card and it's going to the Quebec Soccer Federation for their non-compliance to the directive of allowing the wearing of turbans/patkas/keski by soccer players.

In a bold, but surprising move, the Canadian Soccer Association Board of Directors on Monday 10 June 2013 moved to immediately suspend the Quebec Soccer Federation for its decision to not allow the wearing of turbans/patkas/keski by soccer players.

Reel Adventures Fishing Report — Expect June to be better

by Nelson Daily Sports on 09 Jun 2013
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Mark Chabot of Invermere holds his 15 pound Rainbow tight. — photo courtesy Reel Adventures Charters

May had some inconsistent weather.  The month had some of the hottest days, where the water would finally warm up to the ideal temperature and our fish would become aggressive.  But, then there was also some of the coldest weather and storms that seemed to set us back again.

However, the big fish are biting.  Rainbows over 20 pounds have been caught in the past few weeks, as well as Bull Trout up to 17 pounds. So things are looking good. 

Kannibelles, Dam City Rollers roll to victory during exhibition twin bill at Selkirk College

by Nelson Daily Sports on 05 Jun 2013
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The Kootenay Kannibelles had an easy time with the American gals during Saturday's West Kootenay Roller Derby League exhibition tilt at the Selkirk College gym in Castlegar. — photo courtesy WKRD

It's obvious from the weekend results there’s some pretty good skill on the local roller derby circuit.

West Kootenay teams, the All-Star juggernaut known as the Kootenay Kannibelles and Dam City Rollers out of Castlegar, pounded visiting teams from Spokane and Kamloops during a weekend twin bill at the Selkirk College gymnasium in the Sunflower City.

Kannibelles walked all over the Spokannibals from the Lilac City 299-78 in the feature match Saturday at Selkirk College.

Rossland's Tyler McKay runs away with Johnny Bucyk Junior Golf Championship

by Nelson Daily Sports on 03 Jun 2013
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Rossland's Tyler McKay runs away with Johnny Bucyk Junior Golf Championship

Tyler McKay of Rossland posted a overall score of 231 to capture the Zone One West Kootenay Johnny Bucyk Junior Golf championship Sunday at the

The tournanament format had golfers play 36 holes Saturday followed by 18 Sunday.

McKay soared to a nine-stroke lead after Saturday with rounds of 75 and 74.

Sunday McKay struggled as the weather turned sour to finish with an 18-hole total 82.

But the lead was too large for brother Braden McKay to overcome as Tyler was able to hold on to claim the victory.