Calgary ski jumpers take to the sky despite shuttered COP jumps
By Cami Kepke Reporter
Young ski jumpers are taking to the sky on a makeshift jump in southwest Calgary these days. Continue reading
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Luge Canada requests to move 2021 World Championships from Calgary to Whistler
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Luge Canada decided to move the event amid a reported funding shortfall to upgrade the track, which officials said will remain closed until that funding is secured. Continue reading
Cougar spotted at WinSport in Calgary
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
WinSport officials said animal sightings happen often in the area, but a cougar sighting is rare. Continue reading
Styx, George Thorogood, Vince Neil to play Calgary Labour Day concert
Some notable performers will be taking the stage in Calgary over the Labour Day long weekend at a two-day concert at Canada Olympic Park. Continue reading
WinSport launches adaptive wheelchair program
Winsport launched its new adaptive sports program aimed at teaching people about wheelchair sports. Continue reading
WinSport closes out sliding season amid funding uncertainty
By Blake Lough Digital Journalist
The luge and bobsleigh track is in need of a $25-million refrigeration upgrade, but according to WinSport, there is an $8-million shortfall in funding. Continue reading
Olympic venues in jeopardy following defeated Calgary 2026 bid
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Former Olympic facilities like the city’s bobsled track and ski jumps are facing challenges due to funding shortfalls. Continue reading
‘It’s such an important pillar of our community’: Calgary athletes worry about future of WinSport track, Olympic Oval
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
Several athletes who grew up in the city and have trained here for years said a permanent closure would not only change their lives, but also the face of the city forever. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Calgary luge, bobsleigh upgrade projects shelved due to funding issues: WinSport
The track will be shut down at the end of the season on March 3 following the 2019 IBSF Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup and two other scheduled events. After that, the refrigeration system will be decommissioned, Heck said. Continue reading