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Calgary runs out of runway to host world freestyle, snowboard championships

Calgary runs out of runway to host world freestyle, snowboard championships

CALGARY — Increasingly uncomfortable with a shrinking timeline, the world governing body of skiing halted Calgary's pursuit of the world freestyle and snowboard championships next month.
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Curling Alberta decision will have ripple effect on potential wild-card teams

Curling Alberta decision will have ripple effect on potential wild-card teams

Never has so little curling action created so many headlines ahead of the national championships.
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High Country teen powers to world record lift

High Country teen powers to world record lift

Hayden Hampton's national record deadlift turns out be a world best
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Letestu announces retirement from NHL, enjoying more time with family

Letestu announces retirement from NHL, enjoying more time with family

Like many young minor hockey players growing up, Mark Letestu dreamed of making it to the NHL.
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Calgary pivots to pursue world snowboard and freestyle ski championships

Calgary pivots to pursue world snowboard and freestyle ski championships

The world championships scheduled Feb. 18-28 in China were cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WHL commits to 24-game season; still needs approval from health authorities

WHL commits to 24-game season; still needs approval from health authorities

CALGARY — The Western Hockey League says major junior hockey will still be played this season.
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Curling Alberta cancels provincial playdowns, reps for nationals yet to be named

Curling Alberta cancels provincial playdowns, reps for nationals yet to be named

EDMONTON — Curling Alberta has cancelled plans to hold its provincial championships later this month in Sylvan Lake, Alta., due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NexSource Centre was tabbed to host the Jan. 25-Feb.
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Outdoor hockey traditions under shadow of climate change

Outdoor hockey traditions under shadow of climate change

Pond hockey has been a tradition for generations in places like Kingman and Sylvan Lake, across Canada, parts of the U.S. and cold environments around the world.
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Silver lining to unforgettable World Junior experience for Krebs

Silver lining to unforgettable World Junior experience for Krebs

"I'll remember that sting, that feeling, losing the gold for the rest of my life. I never want to feel that again and I'm going to make sure that doesn't happen."
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Homan's post-Scotties curling schedule uncertain with baby on way in spring

Homan's post-Scotties curling schedule uncertain with baby on way in spring

The 2020 women's world championship set for Prince George, B.C., last March was cancelled. Canada is one of 14 countries slated to participate in the 2021 competition at the KSS Sports Complex.
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