Melanie Turgeon’s World Cup downhill win and second place super-G finish in Lenzerheide, Switzerland earlier this month was a long time coming.
Column: Building on Turgeon’s downhill win an uphill battle
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Category: Sports
Lisgar student snags silver at provincials
Amanda Wilson has a reason to smile as she puts away her skis for the last time in her high school career.
67’s fans warm to Canada’s only hockey cheerleaders
The Ottawa 67’s are known for their fast-paced game and reputation for winning. Now, they can also be noted for being the only hockey team in Canada to have their own cheerleading squad.
Speedskaters struggle for ice
By C. Gary Greenham
Speed skating’s popularity is growing in Ottawa, but the availability and quality of skating facilities haven’t kept pace.
While Ottawa does have speed skating facilities, people involved in the sport say ice surfaces that are up to standard are often tied up with other sports while the quality of others is questionnable.