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Special Olympics Canada Summer Games Begin in Medicine Hat
Peterborough athletes are traveling to Alberta for the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games to showcase their athletic achievements.
- On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the YMCA of the Northern Sky hosted its summer Olympics at Ellen Hopkins Elementary in Moorhead, gathering more than 1,200 children for a day of competition.
- Following the COVID pandemic, officials are rebuilding the end-of-summer tradition after the event was halted in previous years.
- Children ranging from kindergarten through fourth grade represented 21 different programs across the metro and Fergus Falls, competing for medals in 15 different events.
- Nicole Rentz of the YMCA said the event showcases summer work, calling it "just a super fun day for them." The organization emphasized the program's community impact.
- The YMCA reported this was their largest summer Olympics ever, signaling strong momentum as the organization rebuilds the cherished end-of-summer tradition.
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Meet the athletes and coaches representing P.E.I. at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games
About 70 Islanders are in Alberta competing in the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games from Aug. 11 to 15. CBC's Taylor O'Brien chatted with some of the athletes and coaches before they set off for Medicine Hat.
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