Checking the new routine for the fall- part 3
I have not mentioned much about animal proteins, such as red meat (pork and beef) and dairy. These are inflammatory to the body and should be used only in small portions. If you have any inflammation in the body, such as rheumatoid arthritis, joint or muscle pain, bursitis, tendonitis, colitis or any other “itis” (which...
Motivation: What's yours?
Since hitting a bit of a plateau in my workout regime, I’ve been putting together a new exercise program for myself. Harder, faster, and more blood, sweat, and tears. Ok not really with the blood and the tears, but definitely more sweat. Truthfully, I’ve been a bit lax on myself since starting my new business […]
Snowpack doubles at tree-line with new snowfall
The tree-line snowpack has doubled in the Kootenay Pass area over the last two days as 45 centimetres of new snow has fallen, according to the Canadian Avalanche Centre on Sunday. Throughout the region, treeline snowpack depths are generally 60 to 100 cm., depending on wind-loading. A buried crust approximately 15 to 20 cm....
Whitewater takes new direction with Nelsonite Malysh in ski school director's chair
The Nelson Daily staffSki School goes new school at Whitewater Ski Resort this year with a revamp of the program and several new faces in the mix.Nelson born Brent Malysh has been named Whitewater’s new Snow School director, along with veteran local snowboarders Peter Velisek and Dano Slater — Big Mountain competitors, judges...
Big weekend for RSS sports
It was a big weekend in high school sports for Rossland this weekend as the RSS boys got their kicks as hosts of the Provincial A high school soccer tournament while the RSS girl's field hockey team broke out their sticks in Burnaby. Playing host to the 16 team tournament on fields in Rossland, Trail and Fruitvale the young...
Three things you should have everyday
So there’s probably more than three things you should have every day, but for the well-being of those who are easily overwhelmed, let’s keep it simple. Number one! A smoothie. And not just any smoothie, a “green smoothie.” You may have heard the term floating around, and thought: Yes. Exactly what I want in my […]
Selkirk Saints set to play exhibition-only season
The Selkirk Saints men’s and women’s volleyball teams will not be playing in the British Columbia Colleges’ Athletic Association (BCCAA) league this year, but will undertake an exhibition season in preparation for a stronger, revitalized program in 2011-2012. The Selkirk College Men’s Volleyball program has experienced some challenges to start the 2010-11 season. Some of […]
Overwhelming "no" in recreation expansion referendum
The official results are not yet in, but the preliminary ballots show such a resounding “no” vote that no other finale is a possibility in today’s $25-million recreation referendum in Castlegar. The Regional District of Central Kootenay posted the unoffical results on the district website Saturday night. With just under 40-per-cent voter turn-out, the […]
Adult Gymnastics: Beating the Trail Resident Card program and getting in shape to boot
Every pre-season I make the same promise to myself: this year is going to be different. When the snow hits and the chairs start rounding the bull wheel, I’m going to be ready. My need for cardiovascular fitness, endurance, flexibility and strength training will be aligned via a realistic and attainable regime, the ultimate ...
2011 Senior Games to face major challenge
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily There are major challenges facing the 2011 Senior Games before it comes to the West Kootenay region, but they are challenges that could see the region prosper, says the president of the Games committee. Pat Metge said with the Waneta Dam expansion project in Trail, all of the construction […]
