It’s Been a Busy Week

at Caledonia Nordic!

What a week — the Annual General Meeting, Cash/Cheque Day, Ski Swap, and more! We like it when it’s busy, and it’s been great seeing so many members excited for the coming season. It’s going to be a fantastic winter!

Prize Time!

As you know, those who register early get more chances to win.

This week’s winners are:

• Lisa Kolof — Northern Estates Winery Gift Card
• Evan Elson — Trench Brewing Gift Card
• Juniper Jaswal — Koop’s Bike Tune-Up and Bike Care Kit

Winners can pick up their prizes from Aaron in the Rental Shop (Weekdays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.) — but give him a quick call first to make sure he’s in the office.

Next Draw: In one week!

Up for grabs — FOUR Stride & Glide Gift Certificates!

Register now to get your name in the draw — the earlier you register, the more chances you have to win!



Annual General Meeting

New Board of Directors

A big thank-you to everyone who joined us for the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. It was wonderful to see so many members out to support the club and the exciting season ahead.

For those unable to attend, here are some highlights and results from the meeting:

Your 2025/26 Board of Directors:

• President: Kevin Charlston
• Vice President: Vacant
• Treasurer: Shane Sienaert
• Secretary: Gretchen Prystawik
• Directors at Large: Jim Burbee, Logan Cox, Vonda Hofferd, Colburn Pearce, Paul Schuetz, Chris Simons, David Snadden, and Jeni Wigelsworth

Welcome to all new and returning board members — and thank you for volunteering your time, energy, and expertise to help guide our club through another great season.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Andrew Watkinson, Michael Duck, and Graeme Moore for their many contributions as board members. Your dedication and hard work over the past seasons have been truly appreciated.

Finally, a special thank-you to Lanita Horning, who will remain on as Past President to support the leadership transition — your continued involvement means a great deal to the club.

Here’s to another fantastic season ahead at Caledonia Nordic!

Special Resolution Votes

We are pleased to share that both Special Resolutions presented at the 2025 Annual General Meeting were approved by the membership.

• Approval of the Draft Bylaws:
• 71 in favour, 7 against — 91% approval
• Approval of the Proposed Financing for the Purchase of a New Grooming Machine:
• 78 in favour, 0 against — 100% approval

We truly appreciate all the thoughtful discussion and input from members regarding both resolutions.

A huge thank-you to the Bylaws Committee — Tim Roots, Barry Booth, Gretchen Prystawik, and David Snadden — for your dedication and countless hours of work throughout this process.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for their support of our funding application for the Prinoth Husky Grooming Machine. This marks an exciting step forward for the club and our grooming operations!

Creating a Stronger Membership Than Ever!

One of the things that truly sets Caledonia Nordic apart is our incredible membership. Our members are among the most dedicated, community-minded, and hard-working in the province, and we are proud to have such a strong and engaged community.

For the 2025–26 season, we are very pleased to share that your Caledonia Nordic Membership is stronger than ever, with an expanded list of Reciprocal Partners that provide even more opportunities to ski and explore across British Columbia. This year’s lineup includes Sovereign Lake, Kelowna Nordic, Nickel Plate Nordic, Powder King, and so many others.

A sincere thank you goes to Steve Cutts for his continued work in building and maintaining these partnerships that add exceptional value to your membership. If you know of an organization that may be interested in joining our reciprocal program, please let us know.

Now is the perfect time to renew or purchase your membership and enjoy all the benefits that come with being part of one of the most active and welcoming Nordic communities in the province.