Archives for “November 2008”

Fernie skiing spring fever
November 17, 2008

An Affordable Way to Learn to Ski

If you ever wanted to learn to ski, snowboard or cross-country ski, now is the time to get started. Across Canada, ski areas are offering … (More)

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November 14, 2008

Banff Mtn. Book Festival Announces Winners

Want some winter reading? The Banff Mountain Book Festival recently closed the book covers on its 15th annual awards presentation, with the festival jury — … (More)

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New attitude changes Brydon’s fortunes

Olympic veteran has found the fun again, something that has translated into a top-10 ranking. There was a time, not long after a teary exit … (More)

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Fernie StrongStart BC Centre Open for Preschoolers

East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett joined Southeast Kootenay board of education representatives, children, parents and caregivers at the official opening of the Province’s StrongStart BC … (More)

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First To Open In Canada

Top honours for opening first go to Mt. Norquay and Lake Louise Ski Area as both resorts opened on Saturday, Nov.8, thanks to recent snowfall. … (More)

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Thomas Grandi
November 13, 2008

Thomas Grandi Races This Weekend

Two-time World Cup winner Thomas Grandi (Canmore, AB) will make his return to World Cup ski racing this weekend, one of nine Canadians involved in … (More)

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alpine canada
November 12, 2008

Nakiska Named National Training Centre

Nakiska Ski Area has been designated a national training centre by Alpine Canada Alpin, which will also use the famed 1988 Winter Games resort as … (More)

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alpine canada
November 10, 2008

Canadian Pacific on Track to Help ACA

Canadian Pacific and Alpine Canada Alpin announced Monday that Canadian Pacific has significantly boosted its financial support for the country’s national ski racing teams, moving … (More)

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November 9, 2008

Climate Activists Disrupt Coal Plant

Protesters forced the evacuation of an Australian coal power station on Friday, attempting to chain themselves to a coal conveyor-belt and ratchet up pressure on … (More)

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global warming
November 6, 2008

To the Coldest Degree: 4 Expeditions on Ice in a Changing Polar Climate

In November/December Polar explorer and activist Bernice Notenboom will tour British Columbia to talk about climate change in the polar-regions and how this affects the … (More)

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