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20 hrs ago | Examiner.com

Snow comes to Johnstown in time for the 2012 Special Olympics Winter Games

All winter long here in Johnstown, we have been waiting on winter. There were many comments going around about it.

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Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Olympic Winter Games, Ice Skating, Winter Sports

Yesterday | Globe and Mail

'Incredibly difficult' but addictive, snowshoe racing is taking off

Snowshoeing through the woods can be hard enough on anyone just out for a slow-going stroll.

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Related Topix: Winter Sports, Triathlon, Outdoor Recreation

Yesterday | The Post-Standard

Lack of snow doesn't slow the action at Highland Forest Snowshoe Race

But a paucity of snow didn't stop 16 snowshoers from competing Sunday in the third annual 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer races at Highland Forest Park in Fabius.

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Related Topix: Winter Sports

Sat Feb 11, 2012

The Daily American

Polar Bear Plunge brings out hundreds

Froggy 95 radio personality Bubba Conner, Somerset, and Kevin Piccola, Friedens, take the Polar Bear Plunge Saturday at the Quemahoning Reservoir.

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Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Olympic Winter Games, Cross Country Skiing, Winter Sports, Ice Skating

NEWS.com.au

The mall with it all in Canada

IN A city of art, culture and cool cafes, the West Edmonton Mall stands out as a crowd-puller, writes Christina Pfeiffer.

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Related Topix: Travel, Winter Sports

MyKawartha.com

Top 10 Things | Get out and enjoy winter with special events today

For a full listing of the day's event. CLICK HERE to go to the POP calendar. Kawartha Settlers Village in Bobcaygeon needs volunteers to help with the Maple Syrup Days on April 2-5. If you are available to help 'man' a fire, talk to the children about the specific station tasks or cook and serve pancakes and sausage, call 705-738-6163 and leave a ... (more)

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Related Topix: Winter Sports

Fri Feb 10, 2012

Skyhidailynews.com

"Snow Ball 12" on Feb. 11 the final event of the Centennial Celebration

What: Snow Ball 12 Where: Granby Ranch Base Lodge When: From 6-10 p.m., Feb. 11 How Much: Tickets cost $40 at the door.

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Related Topix: Ice Skating, Winter Sports

Patch.com

Bolingbrook Student Wins Two Gold Medals at State Special Olympics Winter Games

Editor's Note: The following is a release from the Valley View School District. Sally Davidek is a two-time state champion.

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Related Topix: Winter Sports, Sports, Swimming

Examiner.com

Johnstown snow sport conditions this weekend: February 10 through 12

It snowed! This was the best news of the week for snow sport enthusiasts in the Johnstown area.

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Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Olympic Winter Games, Outdoor Recreation, Winter Sports, Cross Country Skiing

The Dartmouth

the Mirror: Dartmouth Carnival ranks among top 10 winter festivals

In locales with long, severe winters, cities and universities worldwide revel in winter festivities similar to Dartmouth's Winter Carnival.

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Related Topix: Ice Skating, Winter Sports, Sports, More Sports, Figure Skating, Competitive Skating, Outdoor Recreation, Sled Dog Racing

Thu Feb 09, 2012

Pique News Magazine

Sea to Sky Gondola gets first government approval

The District of Squamish has removed the biggest local government hurdles for the gondola proposed for the area between Shannon Falls and Stawamus Chief Provincial Park.

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Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Olympic Winter Games, Winter Sports

Vancouver Courier

Lulay roars for Special Olympics

Vancouverites Alex Pang , Cecilia Rodriguez and Bill Gauld will compete for B.C. at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Alberta.

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Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Olympic Winter Games, Summer Olympics, Canadian Football League, BC Lions, Canada, Cross Country Skiing, Winter Sports, Ice Skating

The Winnipeg Free Press

H-h-honestly, w-w-winter ...it's not you, it's us. Really

Life Below Zero is the humour writer and filmmaker's typically entertaining, offhandedly insightful study of a love affair between Canadians and cold weather gone wrong.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Winter Sports

Wed Feb 08, 2012

Naperville Sun

WDSRA earns 7 medals at Special Olympics Winter Games

WDSRA snowshoers receive third-place medals for the 4-by-100 relay. Pictured from left are: Grant Camper, Tyler Stoner, Jordan Pfauth and Neal Mrozak.

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Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Olympic Winter Games, Winter Sports, More Sports, Figure Skating, Competitive Skating, Ice Skating

Simcoe.com

Yeti snowshoe race at Nordicfest

Yeti Race. Trevor Thom of Toronto won the 5K Yeti Snowshoe Race at Scenic Caves on Saturday.

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Related Topix: Winter Sports

Tahoe.com

10 Lake Tahoe Date Ideas for this Valentinea s Day Weekend

Look at the best hotels in the Tahoe area Check out the best winter entertainment in Lake Tahoe Need Tahoe ski resort info? - look nowhere else! Check the weather for your trip to Tahoe Still wondering what to do this Valentine's Day in Lake Tahoe? Are you a dinner and a movie couple? Maybe you would rather be on the slopes.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Winter Sports, Wildlife

A Child Grows in Brooklyn

Snowboard in Union Square

It's true- tomorrow you really will be able to snowboard in Union Square, despite the predicted 40 degree weather.A New York ski resorts are bringing a winter wonderland to Union Square tomorrow by hauling down truckloads of snow and shooting off snow guns.A "Snow Day", the brainchild of The Olympic Regional Development Agency , Ski Areas of New ... (more)

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Winter Sports, Cross Country Skiing

Daily News

Sports Briefs: Peeters, Maki winners on snowshoes

Competitors head out from the starting gate at the North Face Dirty Feet Snowshoe Fun Run and Walk at Stake Lake on Sunday.

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Related Topix: Winter Sports, Ice Skating, Ice Hockey, Sports, Olympics, Olympic Winter Games, Swimming

Tue Feb 07, 2012

Budget Travel

11 Coolest Winter Places in America

Baby, it's cold outside-but that doesn't mean you have to stay indoors. From bobsledding like an Olympian to viewing the Northern Lights, here are 11 destinations to hit before the snow melts.

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Related Topix: Winter Sports, Bobsledding, Sports, Olympics, Olympic Winter Games, Outdoor Recreation

Lake Cowichan Gazette

Local ski hills set to party this weekend

On Saturday night at 10 p.m., Grouse Mountains iconic Cut ski run, seen from all the points of the Lower Mainland, will have some added twinkle.

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Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Olympic Winter Games, Winter Sports

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