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Back in 2017, right before the 1st Annual Grindstone Charity Tournament, the Grindstone team sat down to make promotional materials for the tournament. Even though we had…
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PRESS RELEASE: Grindstone Shocked by CWHL Announcement
The board of directors of the Grindstone Award Foundation is shocked by the Canadian Women’s Hockey League decision to discontinue operations as of May 1. “This…
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Glenda and Emma: Big Hockey Dreams in the Kootenays
One of the best parts of the annual Grindstone Charity Tournament weekend is seeing the young participants at Girls Rock The Rink (GRTR). At our 2nd tournament,…
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Building Connections, Building Dreams
Connections. It is one of the building blocks of the Grindstone Award Foundation. Whether that is through the annual tournament in Kelowna where we have connected women’s players…
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EVENT SPOTLIGHT Skate with the Thunder
Credit Teri Di-Lauro The Grindstone Award Foundation finished off 2018 with another great event, in partnership with the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, hosting a third skills clinic…
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Jada Livingston: Leader, Mentor, and Grindstone Ambassador
The small town of Ladysmith on Vancouver Island has more to offer than its island community charm and rich history. It’s also home to an exceptional young…
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Benevity: Corporate Goodness in the Heart of Okanagan
A global leader in connecting people to causes that matter to them has helped an Okanagan woman merge her passions in life. Velvet Beaumont’s philosophy of giving back…
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EVENT SPOTLIGHT Furies Charity Clinic
“It was a fantastic day. My daughter left so inspired and can’t wait to come back,” said Christina Provis. Rave reviews poured in through social media following…
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EVENT SPOTLIGHT Inferno Charity Clinic
“Can we have another camp like this?” It was one of the first questions asked by one of the female hockey players to the Calgary Inferno after…
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