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Call for Nominations – Board of Directors
by CCNS staff, April 6, 2023 Cross Country Nova Scotia is seeking individuals who are interested in joining the Cross Country Nova Scotia Board of…
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2023 Annual General Meeting
by CCNS staff, April 6, 2023 Our Annual General Meeting is set for Wednesday, May 10, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m, via Zoom conference. Nova…
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Coach Development Camp by CCNS
by John Cameron, March 20, 2023 Sixteen cross country ski instructors travelled from across Nova Scotia to North Highlands Nordic in Cape North for an…
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Archibald Wins 4 x Gold, McClure Wins Silver and Bronze, Sircom-Brown Nabs 9th – at Canadian Ski Nationals, CCUNC and Para Nordic Championships
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 11, 2023 (updated March 18) THUNDER BAY, O.N.: Emma Archibald won four gold medals, including a gold medal…
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Join the March Break Fun at North Highlands Nordic!
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 10, 2023 Visit North Highlands Nordic this March break to enjoy activities for all ages in a festive…
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North Highlands Nordic Ski Loppet
by North Highlands Nordic North Highlands Nordic invites all cross country skiers to participate our 34th Annual Cross Country Ski Loppet on Sunday, March 12th . Skiers of…
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Call for Volunteer Nominations!
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 7, 2023 Every year, Sport Nova Scotia holds a gala banquet to present awards to athletes, coaches, officials,…
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1999 Canada Winter Games – Spotlight
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, February 27, 2023 As our athletes prepare to compete in the 2023 Canada Winter Games, we recall the 1999…
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2023 Provincial Cross-Country Skiing Championships
by Linda Murray, Chief of Race, February 9, 2023 (updated with results) Hosted by North Highlands Nordic on February 18th – 19th Dear Coaches and…
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Community Coaching Course, 2023
by John Cameron, February 7, 2023 No Cost Training Opportunity for Coaches Teaching Beginner-Intermediate Level Children or Adults Cross Country Nova Scotia is excited to…
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2023 Maritime Cup – 13 Podium Finishes for Ski Team
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, January 23, 2022 FREDERICTON, N.S. – Sircom-Brown and Lynden Doyon earned double gold, while Norman brought home two silver,…
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CBC Mainstreet NS – Emma Archibald, 2023 CWG Competitor
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, January 20, 2023 Emma Archibald, provincial team para-nordic skier, shares her excitement about competing at the upcoming 2023 Canada…
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CBC News – Lorenzo Caterini on Grooming
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, January 16, 2023 A report by Colleen Jones, CBC News, features Lorenzo Caterini commenting on cross-country skiing in our region…
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CBC Mainstreet NS – Provincial Coach Daniel Murray
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, January 18, 2023 Join Jeff Douglas, host of CBC Mainstreet NS, with guest Daniel Murray, who is head coach…
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Sircom-Brown is Athlete of the Month Recipient
by Sport Nova Scotia, January 17, 2023 Halifax, NS – Cleve’s Source for Sports Athlete of the Month Recipients Announced Sport Nova Scotia is proud…
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Fall River Skiers Named to Cross-Country Ski Canada Games Squad
by Pat Healey, The Laker News, January 11, 2023 FALL RIVER: Three Fall River cross country skiiers will make up part of the team representing the…
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2023 Canada Winter Games Team Announcement
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, January 7, 2023 (updated Mar 1) Cross Country Nova Scotia is pleased to announce athletes and support staff who will…
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The Laker News – Archibald Nabs Two Silver Medals at U.S. Paralympic Skiing Competition
by Pat Healey, The Laker News, January 10, 2023 Emma Archibald nabbed silver at the competition. She took home two podium medal finishes. MIDWAY, U.S.:…
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Archibald Earns 2 x Silver at U.S. Nationals
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, January 3, 2023 Midway, U.S.A. – Emma Archibald (Fall River, NS), National Para-Nordic Prospects Team skier, brought home two…
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The Laker News – Fall River Skier Brings Home Gold from Candy Cane Cup
by Pat Healey, The Laker News, Online Article, December 16, 2022 OTTAWA, ONT.: Emma Archibald has had quite the start to her 2022-2023 skiing season with…
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Archibald Awarded 2 x Gold and Sircom-Brown Finishes Fifth and Seventh in Canada Cup Races
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, December 12, 2022 GATINEAU, Q.C. – Emma Archibald brings home double-gold, while Milo Sircom-Brown clocked fifth and seventh place…
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Kentville – Cross-Country Ski Waxing
by Town of Kentville, December 6, 2022 Are you interested in learning more about Cross Country Ski Waxing? Join us for a free session on…
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The Keppoch – Wax + Gear with Ike Whitehead
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, December 6, 2022 Get Your XC Skis Ready for the Season The Keppoch presents a “Wax and Gear Session”…
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NS Skier Named to 2022-2023 National Prospects Team
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, December 6, 2022 Emma Archibald Commits to Paralympic Stream Provincial Ski Team athlete Emma Archibald has been named to…
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Coordinator School Ski Program – Call for Applications
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, December 5, 2022 Hiring P/T Coordinator Cross Country Nova Scotia is looking for a School Ski Program Coordinator to…
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Community Coaching Course, 2023
by John Cameron, November 29, 2022 No Cost Training Opportunity for Coaches Teaching Beginner-Intermediate Level Children or Adults Cross Country Nova Scotia is excited to…
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Trail Shop SXC Members Night
by Scotia XC Ski Club, November 28, 2022 Are you a member of Scotia XC Ski Club? Join us at The Trail Shop in Halifax…
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Virtual Ski/Swap/Sell by Scotia XC Ski Club
by Scotia XC Ski Club, November 25, 2022 For the last 2 winters there has been a huge increase in the number of people joining…
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Christmas Market by North Highlands Nordic
by Paula Michaelis, North Highlands Nordic, President, November 17, 2022 Tis the Season! Join us for our Second Annual Christmas Market, Tis the Season, presented…
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Scotia XC Masters Group
by Steve Chipman, Coordinator, November 17, 2022 Information Session The Scotia XC Ski Club masters group is aimed at (but not restricted to) club members…
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by Cross Country Nova Scotia, November 7, 2022 2023 Canada Winter Games Cross Country Nova Scotia is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to…
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Emma Archibald – Team Coatsworth Grant Recipient
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, November 3, 2022 Congratulations to Emma Archibald, Nova Scotia ski team athlete, for being selected as a Team Coatsworth…
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Canadian Sport for All Initiative Funding – Scotia XC Ski Club & CCNS
October 17, 2022 Cross Country Nova Scotia and Scotia XC Ski Club are proud to announce that we are recipients of $5,010 from the Nordiq…
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2023 Coach Development Workshop
by David Hubley, November 1, 2022 Atlantic Canada Coaching Rendezvous Cross Country Nova Scotia in collaboration with Nordiq Canada and North Highlands Nordic (NHN), are…
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New Canadians on Skis Project – Call for Applications
by John Cameron Details Paid Positions: Project Coordinator x 1 Ski Coaches x 2 Also welcoming many volunteers to help Deadline: October 12, 2022 Apply:…
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Scotia XC Ski Club – AGM
by Scotia XC Ski Club, April 21, 2022 Save the date. Scotia XC Ski Club will be holding their AGM on May 26, 2022, starting…
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Cape Breton Nordic – AGM
by Cape Breton Nordic, May 12, 2022 Cape Breton Nordic will host their 2022 AGM and Membership Discussion on Tuesday, June 14th, from 6:30-8:30, at…
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Black and Indigenous Coach Mentorship Program
by Canadian Sports Centre Atlantic, April 2022 After applications are received, there will be an interview process to gain entry into the program. Apply here.…
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FIS Survey for Athletes YOB 2002-2009
April 17, 2022 The FIS Youth and Children cross country skiing committee wants to conduct a survey amongst young athletes (birth year 2002-2009) in order…
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2022 AGM, Call for Board Members
by John Cameron, President, CCNS, April 22, 2022 The Cross Country Nova Scotia (CCNS) Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 6th, 7:00 –…
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2022 Nationals – 3 x Gold for NS
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 27, 2022 WHISTLER, BC: Nova Scotia ski team athletes, Emma Archibald and Milo Sircom-Brown, competed at the 2022…
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Call for Volunteer Nominations!
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 9, 2022 Every year, Sport Nova Scotia holds a gala banquet to present awards to athletes, coaches, officials,…
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Nova Scotia Athletes at 2022 OUA Championships
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 2, 2022 SUDBURY, ON: Nova Scotia ski team members and alumni represented their respective university nordic ski teams…
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North Highlands Nordic Accommodations
Plan your trip to North Highlands Nordic starting with cozy accommodations! There’s a range of options in Cape North and surrounding areas. Ski and Stay…
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Nordic Centre Offers Cure for Covid Blues – NHN
by David Jala, Saltwire – Atlantic Canada, February 14, 2022 (view article online) Cross-country ski enthusiasts Linda Murray, left, and Sandra Curtis are shown enjoying…
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Community Coaching Course – NHN
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, February 14, 2022 Cross Country Nova Scotia is excited to offer the Community Coaching Course with delivery online and…
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Provincial Team Trains at Greenwood XC
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, February 6, 2022 GREENWOOD, NS: The provincial ski team attended Greenwood XC, located in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, for a…
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Community Coaching Course – Annapolis Valley
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, February 10, 2022 Cross Country Nova Scotia is excited to offer the Community Coaching Course with delivery online and…
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CBC Radio – North Highlands Nordic
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, February 11, 2022 CAPE NORTH: CBC Radio’s Information Morning Cape Breton with Steve Sutherland, hosted Paula Michaelis, president of…
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Hooked on Skiing at North Highlands Nordic
by Katie Fougere, North Highlands Nordic, January 24, 2022 CAPE NORTH, NS: North Highlands Nordic youth programs are grounded in tradition. Let’s take a peek…
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Jackrabbit National Toque Design Contest
by Nordiq Canada, January 2022 We invite all Bunnyrabbit and Jackrabbit skiers to participate in designing the 2023 Jackrabbit Toque, which will be worn by…
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Scotia XC Grooming at Greenwood Golf Club
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Jan 21, 2022 GREENWOOD, NS: Scotia XC Ski Club is pleased to announce a new groomed trail location, spanning…
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NS Represented at National PN Development Camp
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, December 6, 2021 Skier Emma Archibald and Provincial Coach Lilla Roy – Attend Canmore, Alberta: Nova Scotia ski team…
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Updates COVID-19
Feb. 9, 2022 Update: Today the Provincial government announced that starting at 12:01 am Monday February 14, 2022 the following eased restrictions will go into…
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NHN Warm Room Ready for 2022!
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, November 27, 2021 (updated Jan. 14) CAPE NORTH, NS: North Highlands Nordic completed construction of a warm room, though…
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NHN & Cape North 1st Annual Christmas Market
by North Highlands Nordic, November 26, 2021 (updated Dec 16) A complete Christmas experience! Pick up your fresh Christmas Tree from the Lions Club then…
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NHN is Hiring!
by North Highlands Nordic, November 26, 2021 Job Posting: Office Room Manager Period of Employment: Winter 2022, 9 am – 5pm, Sunday to Thursday Wage:…
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Annual Ski Swap
by Scotia XC Ski Club The SCOTIA XC Ski Swap will take place on: This is a terrific opportunity to sell your old ski equipment,…
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The Keppoch is Hiring
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, November 18, 2021 Our friends at The Keppoch are inviting applications for General Manager. We are happy to pass…
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Discover More Club Trails in 2022!
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, October 19, 2021 Hi Everyone – It’s time to get excited for skiing! Tempt yourself to discover more club…
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Fall Program for Youths!
by Halifax Nordic Ski Club, October 7, 2021 The GOAL (Great Outdoors & Active Lifestyle) program is a new offering for the fall of 2021,…
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Proof of Vaccination
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, September 18, 2021 Sport and Recreation Sector The Nova Scotia government released additional policy details for proof of vaccination on…
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East Coast Kids Episode at North Highlands Nordic
by East Coast Kids, September 16, 2021 Join Liam and Lucas, hosts of East Coast Kids, as they spend quality time on skis at North…
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Masters World Cup 2022
by Masters World Cup 2022, Organizing Committee, September 10, 2021 Hello Master Skiers and Friends, The Alberta World Cup Society is pleased to announce to the International…
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Nordic Ski Lab – Online Technique
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, September 10, 2021 Instruction for Skiers of All Abilities Nordic Ski Lab provides online cross-country ski technique videos including…
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Cross Country Savings Program
by Nordiq Canada, September 10, 2021 Nordiq Canada’s NordiqPlus Members of Nordiq Canada receive exclusive access to our cross-country savings program, NordiqPlus. You can now…
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Fluoro-Free Rule NC Sanctioned Races
by Nordiq Canada, September 9, 2021 The Nordiq Canada fluoro policy for the 2021-22 season will see a full fluoro ban applied for all Nordiq…
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Petro-Canada #ThanksCoach Contest
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, September 9, 2021 National Coaches Week is a week to celebrate the tremendous positive impact our ski coaches have…
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Weather, Snowplow & Road Reports
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, September 7, 2021 Real-time online weather and road conditions reports can help you plan more time on snow. Do…
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Trails & Conditions – Updated Daily
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, September 6, 2021 Stay Informed to Ski and Adventure More! Chasing snow makes for a winter jam-packed with adventure…
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Where to Rent, Borrow & Buy Skis
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, September 5, 2021 Are you hoping to enjoy time on skis this winter? Your first step is finding gear.…
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How to Step into Cross-Country Ski Bindings
by Salomon, (article) A few tips can make it easier for you to step into your cross-country ski bindings. Salomon has compiled a “how-to” guide…
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