PRINCE GEORGE- The 2024 World Para Biathlon Championships and Para Nordic World Cup Finals have come to a close. In turn Prince George has bid farewell to the over 200 athletes, guides, and support staff who were in attendance from March 5-17.Max Cobb, Secretary General of the International Biathlon Union, shared his a...

PRINCE GEORGE - Bells were ringing and the audience was screaming in joy as Collin Cameron secured a gold medal for Team Canada during Saturday's Men's Sit Skiing Finals at the Caledonia Nordic World Cup Finals. The 35 year old skier also won in the same race back when Prince George hosted the World Cup Finals in 2019,...

PRINCE GEORGE - Canadian para athlete Mark Arendz has been a dominant force in the world of para nordic skiing for more than a decade, and his excellence was on full display here in Prince George during the Para Biathlon World Championships and Para Nordic World Cup Finals. During last week's Para Biathlon World Champi...

PRINCE GEORGE - We sat down with the Chair of the Organizing Committee, Kevin Pettersen, to talk about some of his thoughts on the Para Biathlon and Para Nordic World Cup Finals. Everything wraps up on Sunday and Pettersen says, it's been a great success. After months of planning, worrying about the snow conditions, an...

PRINCE GEORGE - Some parents feel overwhelming joy when their child succeeds in sports. Recently, CKPG spoke with some local parents whose children trained at the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club and went on to compete in the Olympics.Pierre Beaudry and Heather Tandy have been long-time volunteers at the Caledonia Nordic Ski ...

PRINCE GEORGE- Ukraine had a heavy presence at the Para Biathlon World Championships capturing a total of 20 medals. Standing Skier Liudmyla Liashenko led the charge with three gold and one silver medal. As the top point earner Liashenko earned the IPC Crystal Globe. Liashenko was pleased by the warm welcome remarking ...

PRINCE GEORGE- It's been an exciting week of competitions over at the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club and while Canada doesn't have a large quantity of athletes the ones that wear the maple leaf make up for it in quality and speed. Mark Arendz is one of those Canadians and last week he swept the competition in the biathlon e...

PRINCE GEORGE - Wax on...wax off. That's what Ian Daffern does daily for Team Canada. Every day, every athlete's skis need to be taken care of, and Daffern is the go-to guy for making sure they're ready to go. The technicians figure out what the best wax is for the condition of the course, similar to how a caddy in gol...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Para events have announcers; while you might not see them at Caledonia Nordic Ski Club, you will hear them. A lot goes into preparing to be on-site announcers. For Julie Beaulieu and Alan March, remembering and sharing stats about athletes comes easy as they enjoy what they do. Their chemistry on th...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George has seen hundreds of international visitors thanks to the Para Biathlon World Championships and Para Nordic World Cup Finals, which has been great for our community on many levels. Not only has it brought millions of dollars to our local business scene, it also puts Prince George in the in...

PRINCE GEORGE - More protocols can be observed during the Para Biathlon and Para World Cup finals than during an event for able-bodied individuals. One of these protocols is accessibility, which pertains to easy access to buildings and the ability to use a wheelchair around the facilities without any obstruction. Chris...

PRINCE GEORGE - The 2024 Para Biathlon World Championships is wrapping up, but next week the action will continue at the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club as the Para Nordic World Cup Finals is set to begin on March 12. While many community members and volunteers have enjoyed seeing the world's top para athletes in action, for...

PRINCE GEORGE - Preparing for world-class Nordic sporting competitions takes years of training and planning. The same preparation is needed for those who work off the field of play. For several months, Hugh Nelmes, Chief of Venue, has been measuring, fixing and checking the facilities to build a place where elite athle...

PRINCE GEORGE- Another exciting day at the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club as they host the 12.5 km individual races. Mark Arendz earns his second gold medal for Canada in the men's standing category. Arendz finished the race in 35 minutes and 1.2 seconds, 42.4 seconds ahead of the other races. Natalie Wilkie earn bronze in ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Many people may not understand biathlon, a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and target shooting. This week, the world's top Para-Nordic biathlon athletes are competing at the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club, aiming for the top spot. The para biathlon world championships involve sitting skiers, ...

PRINCE GEORGE- It was a beautiful opening day for races at the Para Biathlon World Championships. The excellent conditions led to some great race times for Canada, including a thrilling tie.Derek Zaplotinsky was the first athlete to represent Canada in a race. Racing in the mens' sitting category the competitor finishe...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George has been a hub of activity recently, with worldwide events like the Para Nordic World Cup Finals and Para Biathlon World Championship, and national events like the Federation of Canadian Municipalities which brought in thousands of municipalities across the nation. This has been a huge boo...

PRINCE GEORGE - Professional athletes often spend years training to reach their goals. During this journey, they encounter numerous volunteers who help them achieve their dreams. Volunteers will make these dreams a reality at the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club for the next few days.There isn't an inch of Calendonia Nordic S...

PRINCE GEORGE- There was a hum of excitement in the air as Prince George welcomed para-athletes from across the world to compete on the unceded territory of the Lheidli T'enneh at the Caledonia Nordic ski club. Representatives from Poland, France, Ukraine, People's Republic of China, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Kaza...

PRINCE GEORGE - The opening ceremony of the Para Biathlon World Championships will take place on Tuesday night, bringing together 11 countries and the community to celebrate. During the opening ceremony, one lucky athlete gets to bear their country's flag in a march through the Canada Games Plaza. However, for Canadian...

PRINCE GEORGE - Food is fuel, and the catering service for the Para Nordics is ready to fuel the volunteers and athletes. The smells were wafting across the ski hills...the food was ready to be served for the 216 hungry mouths on Monday before the Para Biathlon and Para World Cup finals opening ceremonies day. But that...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George will soon be welcoming hundreds of para-athletes for the Para Nordic World Cup Finals, but Rodney Hodgins, a community member with mobility impairments, believes Prince George isn't accessible enough for many people."I think Prince George has a lot of work to be done still with access...

PRINCE GEORGE - We are only one week away from the Para Nordic World Cup Finals and the Para Biathlon Championships, and the championships will be bringing a lot more than just exciting competition. Beyond all the activity on the ski hill, Prince George is set to see huge economic boosts from this world-wide event.&quo...

PRINCE GEORGE - The last week has seen a large amount of snow in Prince George and area, with Environment Canada saying we've seen anywhere from 20-30 cm of snow, depending on the area. With an extra 5-7 cm expected, plus consistently cooler temperatures for the next two weeks, these conditions are exactly what the Cal...

PRINCE GEORGE- The wait is almost over with countries already arriving for the 2024 Para Biathlon World Championships. To kick off the competitions, an opening ceremony will be held at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre on Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m.The free to attend opening Ceremonies will welcome 80 ath...

PRINCE GEORGE - With a pair of significant events happening at Otway in less than a month, some major sponsors have come on board. They include Canadian Tire and the Pomeroy Group. And another is Coastal GasLink, supporting both the 2024 Para Nordic finals and the Para Biathlon Championships. The events take place in m...

PRINCE GEORGE - With just one month to go, Prince George is on the brink of hosting one of the most anticipated events of the winter sports calendar: the 2024 Para Biathlon World Championships and the Para Nordic World Cup Finals. The Local Organizing Committee is thrilled to announce the countries that have confirmed ...