Archives for “October 2008”

Thomas Grandi
October 10, 2008

Louise gets Boost from FIS

The FIS World Cup Committee has given ski racing in Lake Louise a boost, approving a tentative schedule that includes hosting races at the popular … (More)

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October 9, 2008

Fernie Brewing Company Wins Two Medals

Fernie Brewing Company, walked away with Two Medals at the 2008 Canadian Brewing Awards, held in Toronto, ON.  This year was the 6th Annual Competition … (More)

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October 8, 2008

Charlie Locke back at Louise

Financier Murray Edwards is selling half his interest in the Lake Louise resort area back to Charlie Locke — a former ski hill mogul who … (More)

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Municipalities, First Nations reject coalbed methan

The movement against coalbed methane (CBM) development in the province got another boost from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) and can now count … (More)

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FAR Improvements

Here are the improvements you can anticipate enjoying this year at Fernie Alpine Resort: More Tree Skiing! Some of this summer’s glading projects included KC … (More)

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October 7, 2008

Jenn Heil Returns to Competition

2006 Olympic gold medallist Jenn Heil from Spruce Grove, AB is returning to the World Cup moguls circuit after taking a year off from competition. … (More)

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October 2, 2008

Row, row, row your boat…

No one needs tell that to Roz Savage, who plans to embark upon an unprecendeted solo journey across the Pacific Ocean in a 24-foot rowboat named … (More)

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2009 TransRockies Registration off to Fast Start

The 2008 TransRockies was a full-spectrum epic which tested over 500 riders from 30 countries with a spectacular new routing along the western slope of … (More)

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October 1, 2008

NASA Craft Spots Snow on Mars!

NASA’s Phoenix spacecraft has discovered evidence of past water at its Martian landing site and spotted falling snow for the first time, scientists reported Monday. … (More)

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