Rita Mingo

Calgary

Freelance Sportswriter at Calgary Herald

Journalist at Freelance

Freelance sports writer, proud mom and fiercely Italian

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Articles

Canada & Spruce Meadows home away from home for Czechia's Stanek

5 days ago | calgaryherald.com | Rita Mingo

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1You can’t begrudge Stanek’s preference as Spruce Meadows has become a special part of his burgeoning career as a show-jumping rider. Last year, Stanek won his first-ever international grand prix during the summer series, winning the Continental’s Duncan Ross class. On Saturday, he added to his resume with the RBC Grand Prix of Canada, the feature event of the National tournament.
Show jumping legend Beezie Madden ecstatic to be back at Spruce Meadows

1 week ago | calgaryherald.com | Rita Mingo

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1The 61-year-old has etched her name on the biggest trophies Spruce Meadows has up for grabs, including winning the Queen Elizabeth II Cup grand prix three times and the CP International twice. Author of the article:By • For the Calgary HeraldArticle contentShe is without question the most successful female rider to have graced the grounds at Spruce Meadows, which means her competitive absence the last three years did not go unnoticed.
Show jumping legend Beezie Madden ecstatic to be back at Spruce Meadows

1 week ago | calgarysun.com | Rita Mingo

The 61-year-old has etched her name on the biggest trophies Spruce Meadows has up for grabs, including winning the Queen Elizabeth II Cup grand prix three times and the CP International twice. Author of the article: • For the Calgary Herald • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Grand plan comes to fruition as Spruce Meadows celebrates 50th anniversary in style

1 week ago | calgaryherald.com | Rita Mingo

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1With the horse at the epicentre, the world-class show jumping facility is celebrating 50 years as it evolves into a year-round sports and entertainment complex. Author of the article:By • For the Calgary HeraldArticle contentIf someone hasn’t yet taken in a visit to Spruce Meadows, this summer — the 50thanniversary celebration — should be the perfect time.
Spruce Meadows at 50: Small dream, big ambition has led to world-class venture

2 months ago | calgaryherald.com | Rita Mingo

The Southern family's dream of bringing equestrian sports to Calgary has grown into much more, cementing its place among the city's changemakersAuthor of the article:By • For the Calgary HeraldArticle contentThe classic line is that decades ago Marg and Ron Southern had a dream, and from that sprung Spruce Meadows. Article contentArticle contentFifty years later, Spruce Meadows has become an integral part of Calgary.
Desire to become a pastor leads Anders Johnson to become an Olympian

Jan 26, 2025 | calgaryherald.com | Rita Mingo

Author of the article:By • For the Calgary HeraldArticle contentIt was Anders Johnson’s desire to become a pastor that has in fact led him on the path toward becoming an Olympian. Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Article contentInitially, the 27-year-old was going to attempt to follow into his late grandfather’s footsteps and become an NHLer.
Desire to become a pastor leads Anders Johnson to become an Olympian

Jan 26, 2025 | lucknowsentinel.com | Rita Mingo

Advertisement 1Author of the article: • For the Calgary Herald • • Article contentIt was Anders Johnson’s desire to become a pastor that has in fact led him on the path toward becoming an Olympian. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Desire to become a pastor leads Anders Johnson to become an Olympian

Jan 26, 2025 | stonyplainreporter.com | Rita Mingo

Advertisement 1Author of the article: • For the Calgary Herald • • Article contentIt was Anders Johnson’s desire to become a pastor that has in fact led him on the path toward becoming an Olympian. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Yankun Zhao uses speed skating world champion mother as motivation

Jan 25, 2025 | msn.com | Rita Mingo

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Yankun Zhao uses world speed skating champion mother as motivation

Jan 25, 2025 | msn.com | Rita Mingo

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