Cain breezes to seventh Cyswog’n’Fun Triathlon title; Ramsay surprises women's division
Athletes have their favourite places to compete, and for Rossland’s Dallas Cain, the Nelson Cyswog’n’Fun Triathlon is number on his list. Cain breezed to his seventh title in the Heritage City, blowing the field away to capture the 2015 Nelson Cyswog’n’Fun Triathlon Sunday at Lakeside Rotary Park. Cain finished the 1.5-kilometer swim, 39 km cycle […]
Salmo sports icon Art Field dies
The man never turned down a chance to coach a team or help out his community. Art Field passed away peacefully, with friends and family at his side, at the Trail Regional Hospital, July 14. Art Field lost out to a long struggle with diabetes and heart failure. “(Art) was one helleva guy dedicated to […]
History-writing for a time with a hazy future
“You can beat us with wires, you can beat us with chains/ You can roll out your rules, but you know you can’t outrun the History Train.” -- Paul Simon, Peace Like a River “Keep away, old man, you don’t fool me,/ You, and your ‘History’, won’t rule me.” -- The Who, Slip...
BROKEN GOAT -- it was a great race!
Runners came to Rossland from places as far-flung as Bella Bella, BC, Yellowknife, NT, and La Ronge, SK. to take part in the Broken Goat races. Over 300 people pattered along the race routes in the sunshine, ranging in age from 20 to 56. 16 of the runners were from Rossland, and one of those -- James Crossman -- was listed...
Editorial Rant: Being active and enjoying sports, or is it "Physical Literacy" now?
As editor of this publication, I received a submission about "physical literacy" -- apparently this is the new buzzword for being active and physically capable and confident. I read it. Confession: I found it depressing. Depressing because -- how long have people known that being more physically active is better for people...
Attention all BlackJack enthusiasts:
The Black Jack Ski Team has a new website! www.blackjackskiteam.com Encompassing the entire Skier Development Program, our new website shares information about our Jackrabbit, Track Attack, Junior Racers and Senior Race Team programs, and serves as a hub for following Team Black Jack’s year round adventures. Overview ...
England scored two quick goals to knock Canada from Women's World Cup
There was no joy in Canadaville Saturday after England scored two quick first half goals to edge host Canada 2-1 in FIFA Women's World Cup Soccer action at BC Place in Vancouver. The game attracted a record-breaking crowd of 54,027. The previous Canadian national team record or 53,855 was set in the same venue last Sunday for...
Brent Heaven Takes Over Behind Selkirk College Saints Bench
The Selkirk College Saints men’s hockey team have once again promoted an assistant coach to lead the team to continued success in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL). The defending BCIHL champion Saints announced this week that Brent Heaven is stepping up as head coach for the upcoming 2015-2016 season....
Nelson Killjoys host Dam City Rollers in Mountain Mayhem Championship Saturday at NDCC Arena
The Nelson Killjoys have some unfinished business ahead Saturday against the Castlegar Dam City Rollers at the Mountain Mayhem Championship in the NDCC Arena. The game is the finale for the West Kootenay Roller Derby League as the two teams battle it out for the Golden Boot Trophy. “The Killjoys are expecting a challenging ...
Time to make plans for the re-vamped West Kootenay Glacier Challenge
The route may have been changed — just for this year — but the goal remains the same for participants in the West Kootenay Glacier Challenge — help fight MS (Multiple sclerosis). Riders and donors alike are already gearing up for the annual race set for August 22-23 in Nelson and area. “Everyone who joins […]
