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Nearly 4,000 compete in Melissa's

Nearly 4,000 compete in Melissa's

A September sea of humanity flooding the streets of Banff unleashed a torrent of road racers for the always-popular Melissa’s Road Race on Saturday (Sept. 22).
Biathletes bag four peaks

Biathletes bag four peaks

A year ago, trail-running superstar Phil Villeneuve laid down a challenge for the Bow Valley’s mad contingent of monster athletes: summit all four Canmore peaks in a day. No car rides between trailheads. No bikes.
Eagles off to stellar start

Eagles off to stellar start

The Canmore Eagles’ four-game AJHL win streak came to an end when they suffered a 1-0 overtime decision to the Okotoks Oilers, Tuesday (Sept. 25).
Dream comes true for quadriplegic woman

Dream comes true for quadriplegic woman

For Kuen Tang, Saturday (Sept. 22) was a mountain dream come true. The Edmonton woman, who is a quadriplegic, went to the top of Ha Ling Peak, at the northwest corner of Mount Lawrence Grassi.
Mito 100-km marathon run raises $50,000

Mito 100-km marathon run raises $50,000

Too often, results-oriented efforts leave behind the joy and excitement of sport, focusing instead on speed and stamina.
Evolve targets locals

Evolve targets locals

Sewing the seeds for the next generation of Canada’s ski and snowboard cross athletes, the Evolve ski and snowboard club is currently preparing for another season, and aims to attract more Bow Valley athletes to the slopes.
Pair of wins send Canmore Eagles soaring

Pair of wins send Canmore Eagles soaring

Legitimate scoring chances. Tight as a drum defence. Above .500 record: these are terms not normally associated with the Canmore Eagles.
Debt threatens Canmore Eagles future in valley

Debt threatens Canmore Eagles future in valley

The Canmore Eagles franchise is on life support. Two-hundred and fifty thousand dollars in debt, with more red ink on the horizon, the AJHL’s Canmore Eagles haven’t turned a profit since 2006.
Female Olympian humbles men in Banff triathlon

Female Olympian humbles men in Banff triathlon

In the outer realms of macho sports circles, there are still men who gnash their teeth and shake with rage at the thought of being passed by a girl.
Golden girl races triathlon

Golden girl races triathlon

Like most Torontonians, 2012 Olympic gold medalist Rosie MacLennan has a familiar reason for visiting Banff. She usually shows up with snowboard in tow, but this week she’s here for her sister’s wedding in the national park.
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