Tag: Sports

  • KidSport Launches Give the Gift of Sport Campaign

    KidSport Launches Give the Gift of Sport Campaign

    No child should be left on the sidelines. This is the philosophy behind KidSport, a proud Promise Partner since 2004. KidSport provides support to all kids under 18 by removing financial barriers which prevent them from playing organized sports. This holiday season marks KidSport’s third annual Give the Gift of Sport Campaign, wherein funds raised…

  • Castle Mountain Resort Official Opening December 19th

    Castle Mountain Resort Official Opening December 19th

    Pincher Creek, AB – Castle Mountain Resort will officially open December 19th, 2014 with Huckleberry, Green chair & Barney lift operating. The resort will start its full 7 day a week operation. Extra terrain will open once more snow arrives . This means employees of Castle have been doing a snow dance! “We’re excited to…

  • Castle Mountain Delays Opening Day

    Castle Mountain Delays Opening Day

    Castle Mountain Resort delayed its scheduled opening day of Friday, December 12, 2014. While it did snow Saturday 13th and snow is on the ground, cooler temperatures and more snow is needed to open up the mountain. The forecast is to be cooler over this coming week which is good news. As far as predicting…

  • Turner Valley School News: 12 Days of Fitness

    Turner Valley School News: 12 Days of Fitness

    This holiday season remember to stay healthy! On the announcements during the month of December we are doing the 12 Days of Fitness! Each day, a new activity will be added to the list. We started our 12 Days of Fitness on Dec 1st. Make sure to drink plenty of water so you’re ready for action. Let’s start thinking about getting fit! Hopefully we will…

  • Pro football veteran appointed as Dinos interim head coach

    Pro football veteran appointed as Dinos interim head coach

    Steve Buratto takes helm as national search begins to replace Blake Nill Veteran Canadian Football League coach Steve Buratto has been named as the interim leader of the Dinos football program, the University of Calgary announced Friday. Buratto, who has spent the last two seasons as offensive line coach for the Dinos, will serve as…

  • It’s a Winter Wonderland in Alberta’s Parks!

    It’s a Winter Wonderland in Alberta’s Parks!

    A blanket of snow and mild winter weather are creating the perfect conditions to get outdoors and enjoy some seasonal fun in Alberta’s provincial parks. Whether it’s a high-energy afternoon of tobogganing with the kids, cross-country skiing through a still winter forest or skating on a frozen lake, winter activities abound at parks from Fort…

  • Hockey Teams Deliver Bear Necessities

    Hockey Teams Deliver Bear Necessities

    Cuddly toys comfort young patients at Christmas Story by Kerri Robins The fur will fly Dec. 12 in Medicine Hat as fans of the city’s Western Hockey League (WHL) Tigers will shower the ice with teddy bears and toques following the first Tigers goal. The game against the Kelowna Blazers will be the last of…

  • CBC: Kaillie Humphries wins Lou Marsh Award

    CBC: Kaillie Humphries wins Lou Marsh Award

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  • CBC Live: A giant of Montreal: Watch Jean Béliveau funeral live on CBCNews.ca

    CBC Live: A giant of Montreal: Watch Jean Béliveau funeral live on CBCNews.ca

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  • Play as you are: Olympians set positive goals for LGBTQ in Canadian sport

    Play as you are: Olympians set positive goals for LGBTQ in Canadian sport

    By Callum Ng The news: On Tuesday (December 2nd) the Canadian Olympic Committee announced plans to foster LGBTQ inclusivity in national sport. The #OneTeam Athlete Ambassador program will hit schools to speak about mental fitness and equality, supported by a first-ever school resource on LGBTQ issues. Egale Canada, the foremost national charity promoting LGBTQ human rights,…

  • Canada lands China for opening match of FIFA Women’s World Cup

    Canada lands China for opening match of FIFA Women’s World Cup

    The FIFA Women’s World Cup is six months away and on Saturday Canada learned which countries are in its group as it gets set to welcome all competitors. Canada (ranked eighth in the world) is in Group A, as is custom for host nations, and will be joined by New Zealand, China, and Netherlands in…

  • Castle Mountain Resort Open for a Sneak Peek Weekend December 6-7th

    Castle Mountain Resort Open for a Sneak Peek Weekend December 6-7th

    Discounted Lift Tickets for Sneak Peek Weekend Pincher Creek, AB – Castle Mountain Resort will be opening for a sneak peek weekend on 6th & 7th December 2014 with Huckleberry and Green chair lift operating. Skiers and boarders will be excited as Castle Mountain Resort received powder this past weekend bringing our total snowfall accumulation…

  • ATCO Gas Donation Adds Sparkle to New Turner Valley Ball Diamonds

    ATCO Gas Donation Adds Sparkle to New Turner Valley Ball Diamonds

    Three new fields help make southern Alberta town a destination for summer sports EDMONTON, Alberta – ATCO Gas announced today a $7,500 donation to help boost Turner Valley’s reputation for hosting first-class baseball competitions. The funds will be used to help complete three new baseball diamonds in the recreation area where a new soccer field,…

  • Jones a finalist for Air Canada Athlete of the Year award

    Jones a finalist for Air Canada Athlete of the Year award

    By Al Cameron for the Canadian Curling Association Hey, curling fans! Show your support for our sport by getting behind one of our top athletes in a major national contest. Olympic gold-medallist Jennifer Jones, who skipped her Canadian teammates (third Kaitlyn Lawes, second Jill Officer, lead Dawn McEwen, alternate Kirsten Wall) to the first unbeaten…

  • Magic night for Mitchell leads him to Grey Cup MVP

    Magic night for Mitchell leads him to Grey Cup MVP

    CFL.ca Staff VANCOUVER -– Bo Levi Mitchell not only led his team in his first Grey Cup start to a win, he earned Most Valuable Player honours in the process. Mitchell completed 25 of 34 passes for 334 yards and an interception. He also completed 10 consecutive passes which ranks third all-time in the Grey…