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Calgary figure skater trains for Olympic gold

Marly Rieger credits family's support to her success

A Canadian figure skater has a 0.08 per cent chance of making it to the Olympics, according to statistics provided by Skate Canada.

Calgary teenager Marly Rieger, 14, hopes to become one of those Olympians.

"I just feel like I belong there," Marly said.

UFC makes its way to Calgary for first time

Published on Friday, 13 April 2012 10:30
Written by Pol Nikulin

Calgary Combative Sports Commission to regulate professional fighting giant July 21

When Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White announced the first-ever UFC event in Calgary in front of a legion of fans at Flames Central on March 21, his smile could light up the room.

UFC 149 will take place July 21 at the Scotiabank Saddledome and is part of the UFC's plan to hold three annual events in Canada through to 2014.

Podcast: Calgary sports reporters are back

Published on Tuesday, 10 April 2012 16:47
Written by Alex Kubinski and Pol Nikulin

This week on the show the guys discuss the NHL playoffs with Drew Henn and Trevor Presiloski

The NHL playoffs are up for discussion this week. Who will win the first round match-ups? Listen in!

Soccer clubs offer immigrants a way of integration

Published on Tuesday, 10 April 2012 12:27
Written by Angela Wither

After moving from Lima to Calgary, Marco Palomino Ortiz uses soccer as a way to experience his new city while connecting back to home

Everyone has a passion; whether art, sports, TV, or academics. For Marco Palomino Ortiz, soccer is more than just a simple hobby; it allows him the opportunity to integrate into Calgary communities, while making connections back home in Lima, Peru.