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Town of Okotoks: No Ice Skating Permitted on Storm Retention Ponds
Fire Services and Municipal Enforcement would like to remind residents that there is a real danger of falling through the ice on storm retention ponds and the Sheep River due to changing water levels. Storm pond water/ice contact is prohibited in Okotoks. It is dangerous to walk, play or skate on any open bodies of water. Due to…
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Okotoks Recreation Centre Offers Free Demo Classes
Free Demo Fitness Classes Register for one of these free sessions to find out if these fitness and wellness classes are right for you! Mon, Jan 11 Kundalini Yoga 10:15am-11:45am Wed, Feb 24 Reflexology 6:15pm-7:15pm Wed, Mar 15 Reiki 6pm-7pm Register online Winter and Spring Programs are Not Registering It’s that time of year…
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Michelle Payne Defies Horse Racing’s Long History as a Sport of Blokes
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Scoring points on both sides: ATB and Hockey Alberta Foundation partner for mutual success
Alberta’s Promise When sponsors and non-profits are equally passionate about community initiatives for kids, great results are achievable. Just ask ATB Financial and Hockey Alberta, proud partners of Alberta’s Promise. Together, the wealth management division of ATB Financial, ATB Investor Services, and the Hockey Alberta Foundation are raising funds through the Every Kid Every…
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Pender Harbour: Bidding Farewell to ‘The King’
TORONTO – Amidst the controlled chaos that is a morning at Mike DePaulo’s barn on the Woodbine backstretch – hotwalkers marching horses along the shed row, exercise riders getting legged up, stalls being mucked – lives a familiar routine. A simple game of call and answer that breaks the monotony of the day. “Pennn-dahhh,” comes…
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A coach, a doctor, and a therapist walk into a rink…
They may not have any players on the ice, but the Windsor Spitfires are well-represented with Team Canada at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship By David Brien In the hockey world, there are few things more important than chemistry – a team that is close-knit with players that come together quickly, on and off…
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Finland Eliminates Undisciplined Canada from WJC
HELSINKI – Mitch Marner’s two power-play goals in the third period weren’t enough as Canada lost a wild 6-5 quarter-final decision to Finland on Saturday at the world junior hockey championship. Host Finland will face Sweden in the semifinal. Canada goes home. Patrik Laine struck twice for Finland, including the power-play winner with 5:50 remaining.…
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Martial Arts Students Recognized
Rising Phoenix Martial Arts recognizes 2015 Outstanding Students Student of the Year Youth Classes Ninja Kids – Congratulations Ethan who was Student of the Year in Ninja Kids. Ethan has exceptional attendance, scores very high on exams, loves training, always demonstrates respect and kindness in class, and has never had a negative behavior strike while…
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Skiers and snowboarders get more adrenaline rush than bargained for
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Essential Steps for Fitting a Hockey Helmet
When worn properly, hockey helmets can help reduce the risk of serious head and brain injuries. Before your child takes to the ice this season, make sure their hockey helmet fits and meets the safety standards by following these tips. Quick tips: • Check equipment each season. Hockey helmets should fit snugly to prevent shifting and…
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Ultimate Cowboy V Rings In 2016 The Western Way
It began as a tribute to the rodeo fan. Five years later, the Ultimate Cowboy challenge has become one of the sport’s most talked about events. Ultimate Cowboy V will kick off the New Year in true cowboy fashion at the Agrium Western Event Centre on Calgary’s Stampede Park. In today’s rodeo world, most cowboys…
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Experience Winter in Waterton Lakes National Park
Connect with nature through exceptional new Parks Canada winter programs Waterton Lakes National Park – Parks Canada invites visitors to experience winter like never before at Waterton Lakes National Park. With new guided snowshoe hikes and backcountry accommodations, Waterton Lakes offers outstanding programs for winter enthusiasts of all levels. In addition to classic winter activities…
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Children’s Hospitals Benefit from Hockey Fans’ Charity
Teddy bears and toques rained down on centre ice over the weekend in Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge during the 2015 Teddy Bear and Toque toss supporting sick kids at local children’s hospitals. Calgary smashed the record this year when 28,815 teddy bears were tossed to the rink after the Hitmen’s first goal, breaking the…
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Turner Valley School: 12 Days of Fitness
This holiday season remember to stay healthy! On the announcements during the month of December we are going to do the 12 Days of Fitness! Each day, a new activity will be added to the list. We will be starting our 12 Days of Fitness on Monday Dec 1st. Make sure to drink plenty of water so you’re ready for action. Let’s…
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Nominations Open for Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has inducted over 900 members since its inception in 1957. Alberta has so many incredible athletes, builders of sport, and volunteers that should be recognized for their contributions and honoured in the Hall of Fame. Every year, hundreds of Albertans come together at the ASHFM Induction Banquet to…
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