Stories | Special Olympics Alberta

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Image of Special Olympics Alberta 5 Pin Bowling athlete Mat Patrzalek during an interview.

Athlete Spotlight: Mat Patrzalek - Edmonton

Mat Patrzalek has been an athlete with Special Olympics since 2010 and was introduced to the program by the AS3 bowling team coach, Chris Odding...

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My Journey with the Flame of Hope

Law enforcement members from around the world proudly delivered the Flame of Hope into Planai Stadium in Schladming, Austria on March 14. From this...

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Volunteer Spotlight: Barb Prystai

Barbara Prystai’s journey with the Special Olympics started nearly 20 years ago with a simple newspaper advertisement. “I found out about Special...

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Unified Bean Bag Toss in Bonnyville Centralized High School

Unified Bean Bag Toss Launches Inclusive High Schools

High schools across Alberta are combating against the idea that inclusive high schools are impossible. High schools like Bert Church High School in...

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Kelly Zackodnik with Team Canada 2015 athletes

National Volunteer Week 2017

In 2017, volunteering comes in many forms and is as diverse as Canada itself. This year we’ll be inducting 5 more volunteers who will be hitting...

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Image of Special Olympics Alberta 5 Pin Bowling coach Chris Odding during an interview.

Volunteer Spotlight: Chris Odding - Edmonton

Chris Odding has been volunteering with Special Olympics Alberta – Edmonton for the past 16 years. She first became involved with Special Olympics in...

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Team Canada Wins Hearts

Team Canada finished strong with not just their medal haul, but winning over hearts. One incredible moment that captured the true spirit of...

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Team Canada Spotlight: Katie Saunders

“My first sport I started with Special Olympics was speed skating,” said Katie Saunders, Special Olympics Team Canada speed skater. After taking that...

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Team Canada cross country skier Kristen Hudson

Team Canada Spotlight: Kristen Hudson

Kristen Hudson is what some might call a multifaceted athlete. During her time with Special Olympics she has participated in everything from indoor...

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Team Canada country skier Shane Stewart in the center

Team Canada Spotlight: Shane Stewart

When they say hard work and dedication pays off, there is perhaps no better example than Shane Stewart. The Canmore resident trains six days a week...

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