Grants for aspiring champions under Sport Canada program
Doug Darling, 32, heads the Athlete Assistance Program of Sport Canada with a budget near 3 million dollars supporting more than 700 athletes in 43 sports. Grants span from about 7000 to 5500 dollars annually, plus monthly living and training allowances. A cards include stars like Debbie Brill and Alex Baumann. many C cards are less famous. Darling argues current funding is insufficient for top carded athletes and suggests shifting funds to higher performers as government money remains flat.
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Recreation leagues start this week with registration reminders
A notice lists T Ball and Minor Ball and Soccer as starting this week weather permitting. It provides contact names Brian Nowicki David Cardinal and Ruth LaGreca with phone numbers and notes Tennis Clinic registrations for May 12 and 13 with a Rec Dept contact. National Physical Activity Week May 13 to 21 is urged with schedule ideas in Green Rec Dept. Spring program and a Half Marathon is planned for May 13 from Moberly Lake bridge to Rec Centre with forms at the Rec centre. Recreation Coordinator Christine Meden will be unavailable May 1 noon May 7. Joyce or Lawrence can provide program information at 788-2214 or 788-2121.
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Outdoor Survival pamphlet updated for B C outdoors safety
Lands, Parks and Housing Minister Tony Brummet announced a revised edition of Outdoor Survival. The pamphlet encourages forethought training and knowing limits for safe outdoor activities. Copies are available at park offices or by writing to the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division in Victoria.
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North Stars rally fizzles as Oilers win series lead
Minnesota, leading 5-2 in the second period, blew a five to two advantage and fell 3-5 to Edmonton in Bloomington. Mark Napier and Neal Broten each scored twice, Brad Maxwell added one as the North Stars faced a 3-0 deficit in the Campbell Conference final, with game four slated for Tuesday.
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Islanders Shake Up Lines In Effort To Spark Offense
In the Prince of Wales Conference final Toronto dust settled as Al Arbour split Bryan Trottier and Mike Bossy on Saturday night. Bossy scored his first goal of the series as New York beat Montreal 5 2 to cut the series lead to 2 1. Trottier Gilbert and Jonsson led the attack while Montreal reply came from Mondu and Hunter. Arbour warned he may reshuffle again and Pat LaFontaine could miss the fourth game with a sprained ankle.
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