 |  | Allison Creek Cross-Country Ski Trails Posted Friday, January 29, 2010 Explore more than 30 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails through dense forests along the eastern edge of the Continental Divide. This network of easy loops and challenging tracks islocated in Chinook Provincial Recreation Area and Alison-Chinook Forestry Land Use Zone, over 300 hectares of spectacular rolling forest and lake shore set in the Crowsnest Mountains.
Trail reports are available from December 1 - March 31. Maps are available at the trail head and memberships to support the not for profit group maintaining the trails can be purchased from the Crowsnest Pass Cross Country Ski Association. |
| |  | Posted Monday, February 1, 2010 Foothills Nordic Ski Club is pleased to announce the successful launch of its "Ski at School" Program, an initiative designed to introduce and promote cross-country skiing in Calgary area schools. Funded in-part by the Alberta Government's Community Initiatives Program (CIP), the Ski at School Program involves multi-day ski lessons provided in the school yards of elementary schools in the local area.
In addition to CIP funding from the Alberta Lottery Fund, this exciting new program has been made possible through important contributions from several private partners. To facilitate equipment... |
| | |  | Posted Friday, January 29, 2010 The Ski Fit North Alberta program officially hit the road on January 19, 2010 as Andrew Urton, Ski Fit North Alberta Coordinator arrived at Fort MacKay Elementary school to work with over 75 students and teachers from the small hamlet north of Fort McMurray. For the majority of students this was their first experience on cross-country skis.
Over the next 3 days more than 300 students were exposed to the Statoil sponsored program including students in Conklin School, Anzac School and the elementary school in Janvier. "Interest was high in all four communities," highlighted Urton after his... |
| | |  | Posted Friday, January 29, 2010 While gold, silver and bronze are the colours typically associated with Olympic sport supremacy, the Alberta World Cup cross-country event in Canmore, Alberta, this week will be all green. The event, which is the final international race leading up to the 2010 Winter Olympics, has signed on to be bullfrogpowered with 100 per cent clean, renewable electricity.
Through the agreement, Bullfrog Power will ensure green electricity is injected onto the regional grid to match the amount of power the event, which runs from February 4 to 7 at the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, uses. The agreement... |
| | |  | Posted Friday, January 22, 2010 The Fort Saskatchewan Nordic Ski Club (FSNSC) participated in the Fort Saskatchewan Olympic Torch Relay festivities at the Dow Centennial Centre, on the evening of Wednesday January 13, 2010. |
| | |  | Posted Friday, January 22, 2010 With just over two weeks to go before the big event, preparations for Alberta World Cup 2010 are kicking into high gear in Canmore. With over 200 athletes from 25 nations confirmed to compete, this year's races promise to be bigger and better than ever. "Team confirmations are streaming in now and it looks like we'll be very close to a full international field," remarked Al Maddox, Chair of the Event Organizing Committee. "This will truly be a unique opportunity to witness Olympic caliber racing in our own backyard." |
| | |  | Posted Friday, January 22, 2010 Cross Country Canada Submits Veteran Lineup of Athletes for Nomination to 2010 Canadian Olympic Team.
Canada will send one of its most talented teams of cross-country skiers to the start line with a focus on contributing to the nation's medal count at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Cross Country Canada announced during a media conference on Friday. |
| | |  | Posted Thursday, January 21, 2010 The registration for the 2010 Fast and Female presented by Best Buy Ski & Chat Series in CANMORE, AB on February 6th is now OPEN. To register for this Fast and Female event, please visit:
http://fastandfemale.imworks.biz/default.asp?lang=&mode=eventdetails&id=50
Intended for 100 young female cross-country skiers and biathletes aged 9-19, Fast and Female's FREE Ski & Chat Series will be held between 5:30pm and 7:30 pm on Canmore's Main Street. Led by Fast and Female's founder, Olympic Gold Medalist in Cross-country skiing - CHANDRA CRAWFORD - and her teammates, the fun evening, sponsored... |
| | |  | Posted Friday, January 15, 2010 By: Cross Country Alberta Cross Country Alberta wishes to increase awareness and participation at existing scheduled loppet events available throughout the winter ski season.
Throughout Alberta a robust slate of loppet events are held which provide the opportunity for all ages and abilities to participate and enjoy.
Fantastic prizes will be awarded based on participation. The more events you attend, the better your chances of winning! |
| | |  | Posted Friday, January 15, 2010 By: Cross Country Alberta Come out with the Calgary Ski Club to the 15th Annual Huckleberry Loppet hosted by the Golden Nordic Ski Club at Dawn Mountain Nordic Ski Trails. Spectacular mountain views, scenic trails and hot lunch and prizes for race participants! |
| | |  | Posted Friday, January 15, 2010 Canada's Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium Brings Vancouver 2010 to Canadian Communities with Five-City CTV Olympic Celebration Event
-- Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, St. John's and Quebec City to host free community celebrations featuring top Canadian musical acts and interactive sport zones --
-- Headline performers include Barenaked Ladies, Simple Plan, Sam Roberts Band,
The Waking Eyes, David Usher, Les Trois Accords, and Annie Villeneuve -- |
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Feb 4-7: Alberta World Cup (Canmore) more»Feb 4-7: AB Winter Games more»Feb 12-13: Canadian Birkebeiner more»Feb 12-14: Western Canadian Championships more»Feb 27-28: AB Cup 5/6 (Edmonton) more» |
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