Beckie Scott

• Olympic medallists visit First Nations vaccine clinic during COVID-19 outbreak

  The Stoney Nakoda First Nation had early success keeping COVID-19 infections low, but an outbreak in the past two weeks in Morley has resulted in 109 active cases.

  Health

  Jun 17, 2021
  
• Indigenous sport organization sees increase in donations after racist comments directed at Oiler Ethan Bear

  Olympic cross-country ski champion Beckie Scott, who founded Spirit North, says contributions rose by $10,000 in one day this past week, with donors stating Bear was the reason.

  Canada

  May 29, 2021
  
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• Spirit North ski program for Indigenous youth expands throughout Western Canada

  Spirit North, which aims to improve the health and well being of Indigenous youth through outdoor sport and play, is expanding from Alberta to more places in B.C. and into Saskatchewan and Manitoba in the coming year.

  Sports

  Dec 31, 2018
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• Olympians, ‘The Doctors’ among 103 added to Order of Canada

  Beckie Scott is among the 103 newest appointments to the Order of Canada, the cornerstone of the Canadian honours system whose ranks are now closing in on 7,000 members.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2018
• ‘Sad day for clean sport’: Canadian athletes slam WADA’s reinstatement of Russia

  The decision was called 'the greatest treachery' against clean athletes.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2018
• Alberta athletes happy about IOC decision to ban Russian Olympic committee for 2018 Games

  Two Alberta Olympic athletes expressed relief at the IOC Russian sanctions handed down Tuesday.

  Sports

  Dec 5, 2017
• Canadian Olympic gold medallist Beckie Scott urges WADA to ensure Russians are drug-free in Rio

  Olympic gold medallist Beckie Scott gave a speech Thursday that reminded all the leaders at the World Anti-Doping Agency why they're doing all this work.

  Sports

  May 12, 2016
• Ski Fit North program brings Olympic dreams to First Nations schools

  Former Olympian Beckie Scott, the driver behind this Ski Fit North Alberta program, has been visiting First Nations schools over the past six years introducing her sport and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2015
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• Canada’s cross-country ski coach rushes to help Russia’s Anton Gafarov after fall

  Canada's head cross-country ski coach Justin Wadsworth rushed to help a Russian skier after the athlete crashed in the semi-final of the men's freestyle sprint and broke one of his skis.

  Sports

  Feb 12, 2014