Category: All News
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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, volunteers and corporate sponsors to recognize their accomplishments and dedication to sport. The 2022 Awards event will take place on May 28, in Halifax. Do you know a cross-country ski…
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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 in competitive and supporting roles, at the 2022 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Nordic Skiing Championships, hosted by Laurentian University, on February 27-28. A highly competitive field of 136 skiers representing…
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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 North Highlands Nordic is partnering with the Highlands Hostel, Little Brook Cottages, Sidanna Retreat, and True North Destinations to provide “Ski and Stay” packages. Simply let the accommodations provider know…
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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 a recent day out on the trails of the North Highlands Nordic centre. The upgraded facility includes 12 kilometres of groomed trails in one of Cape Breton’s most scenic areas.…
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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 on-snow, at North Highlands Nordic. This course is designed by Nordiq Canada and delivered by CCNS. The focus is to enable coaches to deliver high-quality ski instruction to children/youth 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 training session on February 6, 2022. Our team trains year-round at venues across the province. The team was excited to explore Greenwood XC, located in the Annapolis Valley, 4 km…
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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 on-snow, in the Annapolis Valley (location TBC). This course is designed by Nordiq Canada and delivered by CCNS. The focus is to enable coaches to deliver high-quality ski instruction to…
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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 North Highlands Nordic, live on-air, on January 22, 2022. Kudos to Michaelis for sharing all of the news at North Highlands Nordic. Listen to the complete segment, click here. Conversation…
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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 back in time. Did you know in the early 1980’s NHN initiated the first learn-to-ski program in Canada, for children ages 3-6; dubbed the JackBunnies? Due to the enthusiasm for…
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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 10,500 Bunnyrabbit and Jackrabbit skiers across Canada! Entry Form >Contest Entry Form – English (PDF) >Contest Entry Form – French (PDF) Entry Criteria Selection Process and Timelines Photo A Nova…
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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 6.5 km for cross-country skiing, at the Greenwood Golf Club. The village of Greenwood is located in the Annapolis Valley, 4 km south of Kingston. The new venue will provide…
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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 athlete, Emma Archibald, accepted an invitation to Nordiq Canada’s annual para-nordic development camp; held at the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, in Canmore, Alberta, from November 20th – 25th. Skiers…
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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 effect. Sport training, practice and regular league games/competition are allowed with a maximum of 60 participants indoors and outdoors without physical distancing. Competition is limited to the regular competitive schedule. The regulations state that if the…
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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 due to COVID restrictions it will be officially open to the public at a later date. NHN kicked off 2021 with a new access trail; parking area; and new groomer…
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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 come inside to enjoy a delicious Big Breakfast hosted by North Highlands Nordic and shop local for goodies from a variety of local vendors while enjoying local live music and…
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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: $15.00/hr includes vacation pay Job Description Welcome North Highlands Nordic customers and fit them with ski equipment. Manage daily finances. Administer various programs and events for NHN Promote NHN events,…
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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, buy some gently used gear, and to help new skiers get started. We’re anticipating a significant increase in interest in cross country skiing this winter – “the original winter social…
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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 along the news to our cross-country ski community, per chance you can refer a capable outdoor enthusiast to apply for this post. Please forward. Remember to keep The Keppoch’s 10…
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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 trails and charming communities across our province. View our clubs’ awesome winter photos and trail highlights below – start thinking “skiing”. We’ve also highlighted where to find some of our…
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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, by Scotia Nordic Ski Club. The program is open to youths ages 11 – 14, who are looking to get a head start on the ski season. The focus of…
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