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Owls Invading Confederation Park

Author: Cynthia MateOn: Mar 24Categories: Blog, Featured No Comments

Beautiful OWL! Owls could be heard cheering on the skiers during Foothills Programs throughout the season. Skiers young and old enjoyed the owls hoots and sightings. It is believed the owls enjoyed watching the skiers as well. Photo by Chris...

Finalist in Nordiq Canada Toque Design Contest from Foothills

Author: Cynthia MateOn: Mar 12Categories: Blog, Featured No Comments

Finalist in Nordiq Canada Toque Design Contest from Foothills

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Foothills JR+ member, Melanie Holmes has been chosen as a finalist in Nordiq Canada’s 2021 Jackrabbit toque design contest. Melanie’s design was inspired by our Confederation Park owls that have been present for many lessons this year....

Proud Day for Canada. Proud Day for Foothills Nordic!

Author: Cynthia MateOn: Mar 06Categories: Blog, Cross Country No Comments

Proud Day for Canada. Proud Day for Foothills Nordic!

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Today is a historic day in Cross Country Skiing for Canada. Canada won its first ever medal in a relay at the 2020 World Junior Championships, in Oberwiesenthal, Germany. A big story for Foothills. Two of the four skiers and one of the Nordiq Canada...

Cookie Race Merchandise Available until midnight March 8

Author: Cynthia MateOn: Mar 05Categories: Blog, Featured No Comments

Cookie Race Merchandise Available until midnight March 8

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Thanks to all the volunteers and participants for a wonderful 2020 Cookie Race. If you are still interested in the Cookie Race merchandise, it will be available for purchase until midnight, March 8 HERE All proceeds from sales go towards Foothills programming...

COOP Mini World Cup

Author: Cynthia MateOn: Feb 20Categories: Blog, Featured No Comments

COOP Mini World Cup

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On Saturday March 21st, while the World Cup races are going on, we will host the Coop Mini World Cup. A participation based fun obstacle course for kids aged 5 – 12, open to all level of skiers. What time? 10:00 to 13:30 Where? Canmore Nordic Centre...

The Nordic Yoho Challenge is back!!

Author: Cynthia MateOn: Feb 09Categories: Blog, Featured No Comments

The Nordic Yoho Challenge is back!!

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Come and join us for a social ski on some of the best Classic Nordic trails Yoho has to offer. February 15th, 2020. Meeting point is the Visitor Center in Field. Briefing time is 10:00am Option #1 (22kms): Classic ski to Emerald Lake and back to Field....

Snow Farming Volunteers Needed, Wednesday, January 29th at 6:30pm

Author: Cynthia MateOn: Jan 27Categories: Blog, Featured No Comments

Snow Farming Volunteers Needed, Wednesday, January 29th at 6:30pm

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Always looking for more snow farmers to help maintain trail conditions at Confederation Park. Here are details on what is involved: Move snow onto ski trails to build a base before grooming. Mostly shovelling, assisted by snowblower Snow farming co-ordinators:...

Canadian Birkie Ski Festival

Author: Cynthia MateOn: Jan 24Categories: Blog, Featured No Comments

Canadian Birkie Ski Festival

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Canadian Birkie Ski Festival, February 7-9, 2020 Canada’s premier classic-style cross country ski festival Get outdoors, get active and embrace winter! Join us for family, recreational and competitive cross country ski events. Birkie Friday February...

Cookie Race February 29th – Register TODAY

Author: Cynthia MateOn: Jan 23Categories: Blog No Comments

Cookie Race February 29th – Register TODAY

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February’s approaching, alarmingly quick. Which means that it’s time for some Cookie Race schtick! The last day of that month – on Leap Day, in fact, The Pocaterra trail system will be perfectly tracked. The sun will shine brightly, the winds will...