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2011 Equine Canada Sponsor of the Year: Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Horse-Canada.com
Tina Bodfield accepted the Equine Canada Sponsor of the Year Award on behalf of Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc. Photo by Robert Young Equine Canada proudly announces that the 2011 recipient of the Equine Canada Sponsor of the Year is Omega Alpha ...
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Trails in Canada - how do I know where they are? - The Horse Forum
Hello, numpty question here from a soon-to-be-Brit-in-Canada. We are moving to Alberta, to commutable-distance outside of Edmonton. How do I look on.
www.horseforum.com/.../trails-canada-how-do-i-know-11159...

Quebec boosts protected northern areas to 20 per cent
Canada.com
``We're in a celebratory mood,'' said Patrick Nadeau, executive director of the Quebec chapter of theCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society. ``Moving from 12 to 20 per cent protected areas in northern Quebec might not sound like a huge increase, ...
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Black pioneers helped shape Nanaimo's history
Canada.com
Gantt, who is also the president of the Nanaimo African Heritage Society, plays the role of event promoter and anthropologist each February. "What really inspires me is the stories and discovering that a lot of people do not know about the history that ...
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Ice climbing in St Boniface

Winnipeg Sun
Winnipegger Ian Givens reaches the top of the ice climbing tower of Le Club d�escalade de Saint-Boniface on Sun., Feb. 5, 2012. JASON HALSTEAD/WINNIPEG SUN QMI AGENCY Stand alone Winnipegger Ian Givens reaches the top of the ice climbing tower of Le ...
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Canucks win world cup ski cross
The Barrie Advance
Crowds clapped, hollered, and waved as team Canada raced over rollers and flew across jumps to take gold in both men's and women's ski cross at the World Cup at Blue Mountain. From February 1 to 8, Blue Mountain hosted the World Cup Ski and Snowboard ...
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Winnipeg Basks in Unseasonably Warm February Weather
ChrisD.ca (blog)
The weekend brought an onslaught of outdoor activities, including the 11th Annual Ironman Outdoor Curling Bonspiel, the always popular cross-country ski trails at the Wildewood Club golf course, and the third annual Mid-Winter Festival.
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200 Years since 1812
Norwich Bulletin (blog)
President Madison asked for the first declaration of war by Congress even though the Federalists all opposed it (June 1812.) America lost Fort Mackinac to British invasion in August 1812. The US failed three times to invade Canada.
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Tourism BC | Travel Media | Fresh Stories

With 50 Nordic ski areas and untold backcountry tracks, British Columbia has a trail for you. Here are 10 great places to kick up your heels this winter. Silver Star ...
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Men three times less likely than women to protect their skin in the winter
MarketWatch (press release)
In fact, men will account for 56 per cent of all new cases of melanoma this year and 62 per cent of deaths.4 Canadians spend a lot of time outdoors in the winter and may not realize they are putting themselves at risk by not wearing sunscreen. ...
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America declines to fall
Ottawa Citizen
Children are welcome and diplomats are invited to bring their skates, cross-country skies or snowshoes or they can use the traditional Canadian snowshoes and mukluks provided by the club for free. The fee is $10 and preregistration is required. ...
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Instructor Membership Renewal for 2012 - Paddle Canada

You also have the option to buy additional subscriptions at a discount. Stay up to date with Paddle Canada News, three-page insert. Get more info on the mags. ...
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Some Muskoka cross-country ski trails open
CottageCountryNow.ca
Broere added for the young ones looking for a bit more speed in their winter activity, the toboggan hill at Kerr Park is open and well used, while the TransCanada Trail, at the back of the park, is also covered well enough to ski on now. ...
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Greenwood, Midway chase recreation dollars
The Boundary Sentinel
Other projects proposed from this region included upgrades to the Dick Bartlett Park by the City of Grand Forks, a new pedestrian bridge for Christina Lake and upgrades to the Trans Canada Trailbetween Grand Forks and Christina Lake. by Erin Perkins ...
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Motorized vehicles on trail opposed
Summerland Review
With regards to the Regional Trails Master Plan the 129 members of the Penticton Adventurers Club want to advise you that they are opposed to the use of motorized vehicles on any portion of theTrans Canada Trail throughout the region. ...
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Quebec inn is a popular stop for winter sports
Calgary Herald
Factor in moderate prices, and you have a great getaway in the Quebec countryside. ... which has snowshoeing trails and 60 kilometres of classic and skating ...

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MADD Canada & Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations Joint Release: Keep ...

MarketWatch (press release)
If you're out on the trails impaired, you're risking your life and the lives of those sharing the trailswith you." The CCSO mobilizes its provincial and territorial associations to enlist participation fromCanada's 673 snowmobile clubs in the safety ...
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Yukon's winter magic is beckoning
Edmonton Journal
One of his favourite things about winter in the Yukon, says northern native ... Those keen on venturing a bit farther afield can explore more trails at ...


Edmonton Makes Its Winter Attractions Big
MarketWatch
... the 22 kilometres of bike trails that wind their way through Edmonton's ... figure skating demonstrations, horse-drawn sleigh rides, a multi-media ...

Jay Hoots' Dreaded 2011 Update
Norco Bikes
Australia is an amazing place to visit and their trails are world class, .... we headed to Bike Town,Alberta where we started Phase 1 of their bike park. ...


Trans Canada Trail Penticton
At the time I lived there, the Trans Canada Trail was just getting under way, as was the wine industry in both Penticton and Naramata. It was actually a bitter ...
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Nova Scotia Trails Federation - NS Trails Strategic Plan

Nova Scotia Trails Federation - NS Trails Strategic Plan.
www.novascotiatrails.com/page.cfm?pid=1806&tid=6...

Equine Canada's CEO Akaash Maharaj quits
Horsetalk
Equine Canada's charismatic CEO Akaash Maharaj is standing down from the post after four years leading the federation. Maharaj accepted the position of CEO ...


Region begins 1812 commemorations
Brock Press
"In typical Canadian fashion we'll apologize to the Americans for beating them and try to be kind." According to Hill, a great deal of attention has been paid to the contributions made by Aboriginal groups to the Canadian war effort. ...
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Update on Espanola Light Industrial Park expansion
Midnorth Monitor
In July 2011, FedNor announced a government of Canada investment to assist with ... ATV trailwhich runs from McCulloch drive, north to Panache Lake Road. ...


Acts lined up for Dog Sled Races
Kawartha Media Group
Since the finale of Cover Me Canada back on November 13, ... kickoff the eighth annual CanningtonDog Sled Races and Winter Festival," said Alison Bennie, ...

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ATV Trails: Touring Ontario's Algoma Country [Video]
ATV Trails: Touring Ontario's Algoma Country Video : Working for ATV.com has ... The two-day tour we were on costs $510 (Canadian dollars) and includes ...
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Read More - New Brunswick All Terrain Vehicle Federation
The government is stonewalling the New Brunswick All-Terrain Vehicle Federation's efforts to make new trails, which could help keep more rowdy riders safely ...
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PAWS benefit gets a leg up
Post-Tribune
... when the Griffith resident adopted Rocky, a shepherd/Shar Pei mix, ... participated in a 5K trail run during the Lakeshore PAWS Run for PAWS, held Aug. ..

Volunteers help disabled people enjoy Edmonton's river valley
Edmonton Journal
.The Trail Rider is one component of the Canadian Paraplegic Outdoor Program. ... “I did a backflip from a box horse and had a neck injury. ...

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Canadian pair claims canoeing gold at worlds - thestar.com
Laurence Vincent-Lapointe and Mallorie Nicholson won the C-2 500 a day after Adam van Koeverden won gold in K-1 1000.
www.thestar.com/.../1042595--canadian-pair-claims-canoeing-...

Vinton Boy Scouts paddle for adventure
Vinton Today
By Kirk Johnson · 7:04pm August 20th, 2011 · 13 hours ago Boy Scout Troop 47 of Vinton has a very active outdoor program. We have an overnight campout every month of the year and we go on a week-long "high adventure" each July. ...
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Gilmore stresses 'family plan' trip to Quebec wild
Republican & Herald
Unlike the majority of other people, however, the enjoyment of outdoors pursuits went beyond those to be had in his native state; they dragged him across the Canadian border and into the remote wilderness of northern Quebec - not merely as a sportsman, ...
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 Catharine Pendrel claims third mountain bike victory
Globe and Mail
Canada's Catharine Pendrel won her third UCI World Cup mountain bike race of the season Saturday. The Kamloops, BC, native won the season's final event in one minutes 25:07 seconds for a 29-second lead on Poland's Maja Wloszczowska. ...
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 Parks move to make nature trails accessible
Edmonton Journal
A large part of this is the creation of many paved (shared use) trails, ... On their website you can find a publication called “Explore Alberta Parks — Your ...

Parade helps mark Parks Canada's centennial - Metro ...
The 78th Highlanders paraded around downtown Halifax on Friday to help celebrate Park's Canada's 100th anniversary. A short ceremony at Parade Square was ...
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The perfect weekend getaway
The Province
You can get to Powell River from Vancouver in less than five hours - quicker than driving to the Okanagan, but better because you can sit back and study the Sunshine Coast trail maps (a must have; available online and in many bookstores) on two BC ...
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Tabor Trails Officially Recognized
Opinion250 News (blog)
By 250 News Tabor Mountain, BC - It's a jewelled, labyrinth of trails that outdoor enthusiasts in the region have treasured for years, but now Tabor Mountain is a formally established recreation trail system. Prince George-Mackenzie MLA, Pat Bell, ...
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