Rick mercer arctic winter games

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Beginning at 9 p. March, it seems, stole this day from April. And even if you've never heard of the AWG, you have to admit -- it sounds like an event that's best served cold. Over the next couple of days over 2, young athletes will make their way to Grande Prairie to compete in the 21st edition of this celebration of circumpolar sport and culture. All of the athletes live north of the 55th parallel. And although it doesn't feel like it, Grande Prairie sits right on the edge of that boundary.

Canada's northern athletes will represent their provinces and territories against visitors from places like Greenland and Alaska. Team Yamal-Nenets of Russia is also coming to Grande Prairie, bringing a strong group of athletes and cultural performers.

The Games combine mainstream sports like hockey and freestyle skiing, with traditional arctic sports and Dene games. There are 21 outdoor and indoor events, and numerous cultural activities taking place throughout the week. The Alberta Be Fit for Life Network has free downloadable resources that will get kids active while they learn a bit of history with the Blackfoot Movement Story, learn some Blackfoot names of animals in Alphabet Animoves, and Orange Marks the Spot will provide some outdoor adventures.

This multi-sport competition was scheduled to take place in Whitehorse, Yukon in March, 50 years after the first Games were held in Our blog includes a link to the Arctic Winter Games bench reach event — watch those hamstrings — or you can watch Rick Mercer give some of the events a try.

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