Ski Hill

• Grouse Mountain staging grand opening for new gondola

  The new gondola includes 27 cabins, each of which whisks eight people to the top of the mountain in about five and a half minutes. 

  Economy

  Dec 12, 2024
  
• Drayton Valley ski hill permanently closes after nearly 60-year run

  Starting Monday, people can bid for snowtubes, skiis, helmets, furniture pieces, and other belongings of the organization during an online auction. 

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2024
  
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• Apex Mountain Ski resort wins third in Top Peak contest

  The resort didn't win the top prize of $100,000, however they won third place with a prize of $10,000. The money will be invested back into the mountain. 

  Features

  Apr 2, 2023
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• RCMP seek man accused of beating up skier at B.C.’s Mount Washington

  RCMP say the suspect allegedly punched, tackled and head-butted the victim, leaving him with injuries serious enough to require a trip to the hospital.

  Crime

  Mar 17, 2023
• Optimist Hill opens in Saskatoon ahead of schedule

  Doors open at 4 p.m. at Diefenbaker Park and the first 250 people get free lift passes and hot chocolate.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2022
• Boler Mountain unveils Canada’s first positive temperature snowmaking unit

  Boler Mountain in London, Ont., unveiled their new Positive Temperature Snowmaking Unit, reportedly the first machine of its kind in Canada.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2022
• Edmonton Ski Club asks city for funds to build new lodge

  The Edmonton Ski Club asked city councillors Tuesday for about $3.5 million for a new lodge and $800,000 for demolition and a temporary space.

  Money

  Aug 23, 2022
• London’s Boler Mountain officially opens slopes for 2021-22 season

  After the season was delayed last year, Londoners were happy to be back out on the slopes for the official first day of skiing and snowboarding at Boler Mountain in London, Ont.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2021
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• Optimist Hill opens terrain park and new lift

  After the terrain park's opening was delayed due to inclement weather, the new lift and terrain park saw its first guests this past weekend.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2021
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• Boler Mountain slopes to reopen on Feb. 16

  Boler Mountain had been set to kick off its 2020-21 winter season on Dec. 23, but was forced to put those plans on pause due to the provincewide lockdown.

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2021