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If you’re into outdoor winter sports, hiking, stargazing, or snowshoeing, Elk Island National Park has it all. Everything to do with outdoor winter fun is just a 35-minute drive from downtown! There is all-season camping available, and firepits for a good source of warmth if you want to build a fire. There are many ways to discover little-known facts about the park and its wildlife. Astotin Lake is a wonderful destination for skating too!

SPANN (Stony Plain Road and Area News Network) is a community newspaper serving the neighbourhoods of Grovenor, Canora, Britannia-Youngstown, Glenwood, and West Jasper/Sherwood. It is published by the Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association with the support of Jasper Place Revitalization/City of Edmonton. Curious? www.stonyplainroad.com/spann/ Please note: they are also looking for articles to publish!

The SilverSkate Festival is almost here! It runs February 11-21 with many fun things to do. They have changed up their offerings but haven’t got their schedule posted yet. Check back regularly at https://silverskate.ca/ to see when they post it, and be sure to get out to enjoy the fabulous creativity, friendliness and culture in the cold air.