Special Olympics Alberta

• Edmontonians partake in Polar Plunge Special Olympics fundraiser

  More than 200 people participated in the Polar Plunge and raised $100,000 for Special Olympics athletes in Edmonton this year.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2023
  
• ‘1,000 needles hitting your body’: Calgary dippers jump into icy lake for Special Olympics Alberta

  More than 100 people dove into freezing waters for the Polar Plunge in Calgary on Saturday.

  Feb 22, 2020
  
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• Special Olympics athlete participates in Calgary’s Polar Plunge for 8th year in a row

  When Leonka Kaluha jumps into the frigidly cold waters of Calgary's Arbour Lake this weekend at the city's annual Polar Plunge, it will mark her eighth time participating.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2020
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• Lethbridge residents take polar plunge to raise funds for Special Olympic athletes

  It was a windy day in Lethbridge as more than a hundred people took a courageous plunge into the icy cold water of Henderson Lake.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2020
• Extreme cold postpones Special Olympics ski race in Calgary

  Special Olympics Alberta decided to postpone Saturday’s alpine events due to extreme cold and wind chill warnings.

  Sports

  Feb 9, 2019
• Lethbridge residents dive into ice-cold water in support of Special Olympics

  The money raised from the event goes to Special Olympics Alberta, giving the organization a financial boost to support various athletes across the province.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2019
• Photos: Hundreds in Edmonton take the plunge for Special Olympics

  The Polar Plunge is in its eighth year in Edmonton and raises much-needed money for Special Olympics Alberta.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2019
• Alberta commemorates Special Olympics 50th anniversary

  The Alberta government marked the Special Olympics' 50th anniversary by declaring July 21 the Global Day of Inclusion. 

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2018
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• In Photos: Hundreds participate in annual Special Olympics Floor Hockey Invitational

  Hundreds of players showed off their love for floor hockey at the annual Special Olympics Floor Hockey Invitational at the Northlands Expo Centre Saturday.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2017
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• Dozens take a dip in Henderson Lake for Lethbridge Polar Plunge

  A record 100 plus plungers participated. Organizers estimate more than $21,000 was raised for Special Olympics Alberta, another record for Lethbridge.

  Sports

  Feb 4, 2017