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A few thousand local residents and students joined the festivities as Torch Bearers carried the 2010 Olympic Torch through the streets of Springbank stopping briefly at the Park for All Seasons.  Participants were treated to hot chocolate, coffee, donuts and cookies while they enjoyed the 90 minute event hosted by local resident John Carroll.  They ‘Get Ripped’ team did their best to lead in crowd in exercises to keep them warm and the morning also featured a performance by Springbank Centre Stage Dancers and thoughts from a variety of local past Olympians and students from both Springbank and neighbouring communities.  The Springbank High School Band, Calgary Highland Bagpipers and Split Circuit Sound also entertained the crowd.

Torch bearers arrive at the Springbank Park for All Seasons

Above, Lanny MacDonald welcomes Tristan Walker and Justin Smith, Doubles Luge Team Partners on the Canadian Olympic Team.  Together they have won several medals including a bronze at the Junior World Championships in Nagano, Japan last year and they will go for the gold as they participate in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in February.

Photos courtesy of Leah C.

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