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Kyle’s number is retired Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball pays tribute to fallen star on opening day
IAN JACQUES
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The Tsawwassen baseball community opened up its new season with an amazing tribute to one of its own. On Saturday Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball officially retired Kyle Losse’s No. 14 jersey. “Our baseball family in Tsawwassen lost a bright, talented young man when Kyle Losse passed earlier this year,” said league president John Forbes. “Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball officially retired Kyle’s No. 14 to honour his memory and accomplishments on and off the baseball diamonds. We continue to try to do everything we can to support Kyle’s family during this incredibly difficult time.” Saturday’s tribute came as a complete surprise to Kyle’s parents Brian and Niki despite the fact Brian coaches the peewee team and Niki serves on the executive as vice-president. “I asked John whether we would be doing something for Kyle and I said we didn’t have to, but regardless I wanted the chance to say thank-you to everyone,” said Niki. “John said they were working on some things and, yes, you would have an opportunity to speak. What PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR was done was totally unexBrian and Niki Losse flank son Tyler who displays the memorial plaque the family received pected. It was amazing that they Saturday from Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball. even thought to do something like that.” er brother Tyler also threw out be retired. pening on Saturday,” said Brian. During the ceremony the the ceremonial first pitch. “It was amazing that they “We want to thank Tsawwassen family was presented with Tyler will wear No. 14 this would do something like that. (Amateur) Baseball for honoura framed jersey as well as a season to honour his brother, We were truly happy, excited ing Kyle in retiring his number. memorial plaque. Kyle’s youngbut after that, the number will — so many emotions were hapLOSSE: see Page 3
Council sends casino project to hearing SANDOR GYARMATI
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Delta council gave preliminary approval Monday to the proposed Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd. casino/hotel complex, a $70-million facility set for the Delta Town & Country Inn site in Ladner. A public hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 1 when residents will have an opportunity to have their say on the contentious project. The hearing will take place at the Ladner Community Centre starting at 6 p.m. The rezoning application includes a new hotel of up to 124 rooms, a casino with 500 slot machines and 24 table games, eateries and meeting space. The B.C. Lottery Corporation estimates annual revenue coming to Delta would be at the top end of its initial $1.5 million to $3 million projection. The number of slots proposed is smaller than casinos like the River Rock Casino Resort and Starlight Casino, but more than some of the smaller gambling venues around the region. The facility would have 800 parking stalls, while the road entrance to the complex would have the same routing as what’s now in place but with improvements. A second exit would be available but only during peak times at the facility. If given final approval following the public hearing, Gateway is hoping to begin construction this fall with a grand opening in 2020.
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