SUBMITTED PHOTO/Chanel Cabak Chanel Cabak's figure skating season was almost thrown for a loop. Luckily, the ambidextrous skater can perform a double in either direction. "I can write with both hands," said Cabak, via an email interview, "and I can do an Axel, a double Salchow, and a double loop the other way." The global … Continue reading Qualifying for Skate Canada Challenge with Faith and Gratitude – An Interview with Chanel Cabak
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Not a Novice – An Interview with Kira Gallant
Last November, I covered the Skate Alberta-NWT/Nunavut sectionals for the Edmonton Journal. Once home, I wrote my story and compiled competition results, and live–tweeted – for fun(!) The deadline loomed, and my computer screens constantly changed — the adrenaline definitely flowed. I stepped away from the computer for not more than three minutes, and I … Continue reading Not a Novice – An Interview with Kira Gallant
The Royal Glenora Club Closure and the Final Four
The Royal Glenora Club's ice facilities faces possible closure due to high operating costs and renovations: Undated photo The 2013 Canadian Tire National Figure Skating Championships haven't even started and drama is already unfolding. The Royal Glenora Club's skating facilities in Edmonton, Alberta will cease operations on May 31, 2013. The reason? Allegedly, the arena … Continue reading The Royal Glenora Club Closure and the Final Four
It’s Time for the Holiday Spectacular at the Ice Palace Figure Skating Club
Call it the future members of the Stars on Ice cast. Or you can call it by its real name: Holiday Spectacular. On December 15th, skaters from the Ice Palace Figure Skating Club will display their talents in an ice show at West Edmonton Mall for an anticipated audience of 450. Shoppers are invited to … Continue reading It’s Time for the Holiday Spectacular at the Ice Palace Figure Skating Club
Stolen Skate Won’t Stop Promising Royal Glenora Club Figure Skater
When a vehicle is broken into, usually the items stolen are easily replaced. Unless one of those items are an $1800 pair of figure skates. On Oct. 22, Kayla Harrison, an 18-year-old figure skater, left morning classes to head to the Royal Glenora Club. Only one problem: her Jimmy was broken into, and three of … Continue reading Stolen Skate Won’t Stop Promising Royal Glenora Club Figure Skater
The Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectionals are Coming
Move over pucks and hockey sticks, you’re being replaced by toe picks and triple jumps. Tomorrow and over the weekend at the Terwillegar Recreation Centre, Edmonton figure skaters will duel with skaters from around the region at the 2013 Skate Canada Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectionals. Skaters from various ranks – Juvenile to Senior – as well as … Continue reading The Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectionals are Coming
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