Local Sports

The Canmore Eagles have five wins in a row. The above is not a typo.

The final Italian stage of Europe’s Tour de Ski is legendary in its ability to break even the hardiest skiers.

Biathletes Julia Ransom and Christian Gow will lead Canada’s contingent at the World Junior and Youth Championships in Obertillach, Austria from Jan. 23 to Feb. 1.

Four Canadians jammed into the top 20 at the men’s downhill race in Bormio, Italy on Dec. 29, led by Invermere youngster Ben Thomsen.

Four Canadians finished in the top 30 in Saturday’s night slalom (Dec.

A Canmore business is turning old shoes into new beginnings for those in need through the holiday season.

Len Valjas broke Canada’s recent cross-country medal drought with a bronze medal performance on Tuesday (Jan. 1) in Val Müstair, Switzerland during the Tour de Ski.

January Cross-country skier Devon Kershaw made history, posting the highest-ever finish for a Canadian during Europe’s Tour de Ski, finishing fourth. “It’s bittersweet to be fourth. In the coming days, I will appreciate it more,” Kershaw said.

Christmas is the time for the unexplained. The Grinch’s heart softened, Little Ralphie got his BB gun and the Canmore Eagles moved out of last place in the AJHL.

The sight compelled neophyte cross-country ski racer Jess Cockney to unleash a primal scream that echoed through the packed Canmore Nordic Centre stadium at the Alberta World Cup, Saturday (Dec. 15).