Tag: Sports

CPAWS Alberta: we take Mike Morrison (#mikesbloggity) into the outdoors

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society has released its first in a series of videos about what 3 million Albertans do in the outdoors, and our need to enjoy our wilderness sustainably. Our recent survey of 1300 Albertans shows: – over 3 million (76%) Albertans pursue outdoor recreation – over 450,000 of us snowshoe – 88% of Albertans want…

March 27, 2016
Three simple steps boat owners can take to combat invasive species

March 26, 2016
Avalanche Canada Warns Backcountry Users to Be Careful This Weekend

This winter is shaping up to be a pretty bad season in terms of avalanche fatalities. Thirteen people have died in avalanches this year, 12 of them were snowmobilers. Four were killed within 48 hours on March 13 and 14. March is the worst month for avalanche fatalities. It’s still a complex winter snowpack at…

March 25, 2016
A New Monument Will Pay Tribute to the 125th Anniversary of the Stanley Cup

The unveiling of the monument is planned for 2017, during the 150th anniversary of Confederation and the centennial of the National Hockey League Ottawa – David McGuinty, Member of Parliament (Ottawa South), announced $2.15 million in funding from the Government of Canada’s for the creation of the Lord Stanley’s Gift Monument. Mr. McGuinty made this announcement on behalf…

March 24, 2016
Okotoks School Hosted Amazing Health and Wellness Conference

École Okotoks Junior High School organized an amazing full-day Health and Wellness Conference for all students on Friday, March 18th. The Conference was kicked off with a keynote presentation by Chris Cederstrand — a Dad, coach, volunteer firefighter, member of Team Canada’s sledge hockey team and motivational speaker. Following Chris’ presentation the students and staff…

March 24, 2016
BC Coroners Service identifies victim of snowboarding accident

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a woman who died after a snowboarding incident at Fernie Alpine Resort on March 20, 2016. She is Alexa Marie Britt Hugh, aged 20, of De Winton, Alberta, near Calgary. Ms. Hugh was snowboarding with a companion at the Fernie Alpine Resort about 1:30 p.m. on…

March 24, 2016
Keep the Zebras out of Your Boat

March 23, 2016
A BIG Thanks to Okotoks Kraft Hockeyville Volunteers

A big thank you to everyone on the Okotoks Kraft Hockeyville committee and all the volunteers for donating their time and countless hours towards raising awareness about the love of hockey in Okotoks, rallying votes in town and the surrounding regions, and creating an undeniable sense of community spirit. While Okotoks didn’t make it into the…

March 23, 2016
New Horse Racing Agreement Supports Rural Alberta

A renewed 10-year funding agreement with Horse Racing Alberta will help ensure the viability of Alberta’s horse racing industry and reflects government’s focus on responsibly managing provincial finances during the economic downturn. The Government of Alberta and Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) have signed a new 10-year agreement, which will support rural communities and the agriculture…

March 22, 2016
Millarville Wildcats Take on the Calgary Stampeders in Epic Basketball Game

The fourth game in the 2016 TELUS Stampeders Basketball Program saw a visit to the nearby town of Millarville on Thursday afternoon for a fun-filled contest at Millarville Community School. The likes of Andrew Buckley, Ben D’Aguilar, Rene Paredes, Adam Thibault, Spencer Wilson, Quinn Smith and Brandon Boudreaux picked up a 42-32 victory over the boys and girls representing…

March 21, 2016
Chuckwagon Racing receives strong support at 2016 Canvas Auction

March 17, 2016 Calgary – After an exciting, action-packed night, the Calgary Stampede is pleased to announce the results of the 2016 Canvas Auction, presented by GMC. More than 180 groups and organizations came out to bid for the opportunity to advertise with the 36 drivers who will be competing in the 2016 GMC…

March 18, 2016
Minister Miranda Congratulates Team Koe’s Brier Win

Minister of Culture and Tourism Ricardo Miranda issued the following statement on the win by Team Kevin Koe at the 2016 Brier curling championship: “Congratulations to Alberta’s Team Kevin Koe on winning the 2016 Tim Hortons Brier. Team Koe battled the most accomplished field in curling history to win its third Brier in six years.…

March 15, 2016
Hot-Shooting Koe Leads Alberta to Tim Hortons Brier Championship

OTTAWA – Kevin Koe’s razor-thin pick of a Brad Gushue counter in the seventh end was the pivotal shot that led to Alberta’s 9-5 win over Newfoundland-Labrador in the championship game of the Tim Hortons Brier Sunday evening. “Pretty special feeling when you can win a Brier, especially one this tough,” said Koe, who also…

March 15, 2016
Camping – A Universal Language of Fun

AB Enviro & Parks Story by Brittany Nouwen – Alberta Parks Seasonal Interpreter Alberta Parks staff, Catholic Social Services and four volunteers from the University of Alberta Outdoors Club teamed up to host 55 Syrian Refugees at the Long Lake Centre near Athabasca this past weekend. The first thing staff and volunteers notice about the refugees was that they…

March 13, 2016
Canada’s largest judo competition in Edmonton this weekend

Edmonton: Canada’s largest judo competition will take place in North America’s largest shopping mall, March 11, 12 and 13. The 11th annual Edmonton International Judo Championship (EIJC) will feature more than 730 competitors in all age groups, both male and female, from across Canada and internationally. It will take place at West Edmonton Mall, Friday…

March 10, 2016