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The Closing Ceremony Nears By Michele Walker, SIRC In a few days time (Sunday, February 27 to be exact), the Closing Ceremony for the 2011 Canada Winter Games will be held at 1 p.m. (local time) at the Halifax Metro Centre. The But how is the Closing Ceremony so different from the Opening Ceremony? Well, technically, it’s not really. There is music and flags and speeches and traditions honoured...Read more

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Who Rocks The House? BC Rocks the House! By Team BC Mission Staff That has been the recurring chant throughout the week-and-a-half that we have been competing at the Canada Winter Games. Accompanied by the waving of the popular scarves bearing the same slogan, along with a variety of noisemakers thoughtfully provided to the parents and fans of Team BC ’s athletes, the words have been resonating...Read more

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Investing in the Pursuit of Excellence by Pat Lechelt , Chef de Mission, Team Alberta It was a remarkable opening week of competition at the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax – Team Alberta racked up 39 medals, with 11 of them earned on the second day! I am very proud of our athletes, and proud that the Government of Alberta has supported them by investing in international standard facilities...Read more

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My Experience at the Canada Winter Games By Marcia Filgiano , Squash, Team Quebec A week ago today I flew into Halifax with Team Quebec feeling slightly nervous, a little tired, but most of all excited. Many people had told me that the Canada Winter Games are a one-of-a-kind, exhilarating experience and, after a week, I can truly say that the Games have met and surpassed my expectations. As a...Read more

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By Brandie Adams , SIRC Reference Librarian The action at the Canada Games is happening everywhere. Whether you are in the stands watching hockey, at the Canada Games Centre watching gymnastics or at Ski Wentworth catching up on freestyle skiing great sport can be seen. There are also concerts, forums, receptions and more to provide the Canada Games community the opportunity to meet and share...Read more

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Change is Imminent by Michele Walker, SIRC When a city is awarded the Canada Games, there is no doubt change is imminent. Businesses stock up on more supplies. Staff get extra hours. Hotels are fully booked at a time of year that most would not be. There are more flights in and out of your city. Schools change their schedule. In fact, one of the biggest changes affects everyone in the entire...Read more

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Designing the medals for the Canada Games! by Michele Walker, SIRC Besides competing for the Canada Games Flag as a proud member of the winning province at the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax, Nova Scotia, it’s fair to say that most athletes really want to win a medal. Gold, of course, is best. But there are times when circumstances dictate that winning the bronze or silver medal, can feel...Read more

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Team Sask Canada Winter Games 2011 by Briana Bolduc, Team Saskatchewan Mission Staff We are about halfway through the first week of the 2011 Canada Winter Games and boy is it an experience. My name is Briana Bolduc and I am Mission Staff for We have had a few hard fought losses so far, but also a few wins. As of right now we have two medals in Target Shooting; gold and silver. Our athletes are...Read more

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Celebrating Nova Scotia Day! by Brandie Adam s , SIRC Reference Librarian Today was Nova Scotia Day and what a day it was! The Games started early with Artistic Gymnastics, Biathlon, Curling, Freestyle skiing, Hockey, Long Track Speed Skating, Ringette, Short Track Speed Skating, Squash, Target Shooting and Wheelchair Basketball all competing around the city. In the evening “ Celebration Square...Read more

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by Brandie Adams , SIRC Reference Librarian Today was a great day at the 2011 Halifax Canada Games. The athletes experienced fast times at the Canada Games Oval . Was it the sun? Was it the fabulous crowd? Was it the warm weather? Does it matter? It was a fantastic time with people surrounding the oval, filling the stands and standing on the snowbanks outside the gates to catch a glimpse of the...Read more

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