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, ...