Stories | Special Olympics Alberta

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Jordan MacLeod is Destined to Make a Splash at Worlds

“Special Olympics taught me how to make new friends and taught me how to be a champion.” – Team Canada swimmer Jordan MacLeod. Jordan MacLeod is a...

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Building a Lasting Legacy of Coaching, Leadership, and Inclusion

Inspirational. Motivational. Dedicated. All Star Coach. These are just a few of the words that can be used to describe Special Olympics Alberta (SOA)...

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Cross Country Skiers Head to B.C. for Winter Games

A lack of fresh snow in Calgary forced the cancellation of cross country skiing at the 2019 Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games , but now they will...

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Peter and Doug Looking to Make Vegreville Proud

The 2019 Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games are only four days away and Special Olympics Alberta – Vegreville athletes Doug Hopper and Peter...

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Tyler Larson is Looking to Lap the Competition

Blink and you will miss him skating by you. Tyler Larson is a 16-year-old speed skater who has been competing with Special Olympics Alberta – Red Deer...

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Philip Mullen is Set to Test the Slopes in Calgary

From the moment fresh snow hits the ground you can find Philip Mullen grabbing his gear and preparing for a day on the ski hill. The 24-year-old...

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The A-ha Moment

Sometimes all it takes is one event, one moment, to understand the impact you can have by helping others and for Constable Braylon Hyggen, that “a-ha”...

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