Special Olympics

• Vernon Special Olympians compete in regional golf tournament

  Golfers with Vernon Special Olympics took to the links Saturday for a regional tournament that is also a qualifier for the 2025 provincials.

  Sports

  Jun 23
  
• Winnipeg polar plunge raises over $31 thousand for Special Olympics Manitoba

  Around 60 people took part in the event at True North Square in downtown Winnipeg.

  Canada

  Apr 6
  
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• Alberta Special Olympics bowler preparing for stiff competition

  With pin-splitting professionals descending on her hometown, Lori Cornwell knows a fraction of an inch can win bowling games.

  Sports

  Feb 27
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• Journey to the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Calgary begins

  Known as the guardians of the flame, 14 law enforcement officers from coast to coast, including the Yukon, carry the flame of hope through 12 communities.

  Sports

  Feb 23
• Manitoba bowling team rolling into Special Olympics in Calgary

  'They're building some new friends. They're coming out of their shell. (For) some of them, it's their first time competing at a national level.'

  Sports

  Feb 23
• Manitoba city welcomes the addition of a new track for athletes, community members

  For teen athletes Jessica Kagan and Ava Earl, competitive running is something they both enjoy. An eight lane rubberized track is key to elevating their performance.

  Sports

  Feb 20
• Montreal’s Polar Bear challenge raises over $100,000 for Special Olympics

  Over 300 participants braved the cold weather and plunged into the St. Lawrence river on Saturday afternoon to raise money for the Special Olympics.

  Canada

  Feb 19
• Lethbridge athlete heading to Special Olympics Canada Winter Games

  The Special Olympics Canada Winter Games are coming to Calgary, and a single Lethbridge athlete is getting ready to head to Nationals for the first time. Sarah Jones has more.

  Canada

  Feb 13
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• Calgary prepares to host Special Olympics Games, Canadians can support by buying doughnut

  Calgary will host the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games from Feb. 27 to March 2, with eight sports being contested.

  Canada

  Feb 2
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• ‘It’ll be awesome!’: Calgary athlete plays key role at major Special Olympics event

  A dedicated young Calgary athlete is getting pretty pumped about a big event that’s coming up in the city.

  Features

  Jan 23