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Erica Wiebe

Erica Wiebe, Canada’s Olympic Sweetheart

An Olympic gold medalist reflects on her past and current Olympic journey with IMPACT Magazine.On August 18, 2016, Erica Wiebe woke before her alarm...
Olympics

Canadians to Watch at Tokyo 2020

The Games are on! We’re proud to present our list of medal contenders but we all know that anything can happen at the Olympics....

IMPACT Picks for the Best Outdoor Podcasts

The world of audio storytelling has been getting larger and larger. There’s a huge variety of show formats now from one-on-one interviews and deep...
Jerry Kappel

Lifelong Passion for Whitewater

Ask Jerry Kappel how he is faring, and his response is invariably the same: “Good, always good!” The octogenarian kayaker is not just being...
Erica Van Vlack

A Healing Journey

When the pandemic hit in the spring of 2020, Erica Van Vlack quit her job as a personal trainer at a gym in Whitehorse,...
Malindi Elmore

The Revolution of a Runner — Malindi Elmore

It’s been 16 years since Malindi Elmore last graced the cover of IMPACT. In 2005 she was one of the top track athletes of...

A Race Industry on the Rebound

It was just over a year ago – March 2020 – that the world of racing started collapsing around us. All of a sudden...
Athlete with IMPACT Nicole German

Maddie’s Legacy

When Nicole German joins the crowd of runners at the Toronto Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon, she notices a few others wearing purple T-shirts. On their...
AWI - Liam

In a Class of His Own

Becoming a world-record holder was on runner Liam Stanley’s to-do list before the Tokyo Paralympic Games, due to take place in July.Last December, the...
Whistler, B.C.

Winter Mountain Adventures

Winter may be here but don’t let yourself cocoon inside, it is better to seek daylight and exercise. And before you say don’t even...

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Reimagining What a Fitness Club Can Be

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Wood Forum 2026 – Knowledge is Power

What can astronauts, reproductive health, and simplifying complex decisions tell us about how to care for our bone and joints?Join us on Saturday, November...

Back to Routine

Step into a Stronger, Healthier Fall at VivoFall means back to school, back to reality and, for many of us, back to routine. As...
Calgary Police Classic

2026 Calgary Police Classic

Saturday, September 19, 2026 marks the 46th Calgary Police Classic (formerly Calgary Police Half Marathon). Hosted at Cowboys Park, the Calgary Police Classic is...

Beyond Green Space

Dive into the colourful tapestry of beaches, summer festivals, nature trails and adventure