Yee Haw! Leaside Skating Club ladies honorary Calgarians

by The Bulldog • March 1, 2017

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Here are the ladies of the Leaside Skating Club in Calgary for competition at @SkateCanada. They were made honourary Calgarians. The picture alone is worth the trip.

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