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KELOWNA - B.C. Premier Christy Clark today has announced $100,000 in support of Skate Canada International which will bring international competitors and visitors to Kelowna this fall. "Skate Canada International will bring the worlds best skaters and our future Olympians to Kelowna for an event that will attract thousands of visitors," said Premier Clark. "I know that Kelowna residents and businesses will welcome them with open arms." Skate Canada International will be held at Prospera Place in Kelowna Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2014. Nearly 20,000 spectators are expected to attend the event, which also will generate economic returns for the region. The 2013 Skate Canada International in Saint John, N.B. generated economic spinoffs estimated at $4 million. "We know that Kelowna will warmly welcome the athletes, officials, coaches, volunteers and visitors to this beautiful part of our country," said Dan Thompson, Skate Canada CEO. "With such an impressive calibre of Canadian and international competitors at the 2014 Skate Canada International, we know that the next generation of B.C. skaters will be inspired by having this event in their community. We would like to thank the B.C. government for the financial commitment to this event and for its ongoing support to growing sport in the province." Funding is being provided through the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Cheap Air Max 95 China . -- The guys in green raced off the court and into the locker room where they danced and sang, compared whose shot was most likely to end up featured on "One Shining Moment," and checked Twitter to see who was giving them a shoutout. Air Max 95 China Wholesale . -- Gary Harris gave No. http://www.cheapairmax95china.com/ . The top-ranked Spaniard won his fourth Madrid Open on Sunday after Kei Nishikori was forced to withdraw with a hip injury when trailing 2-6, 6-4, 3-0 in the final. 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He said he remembers his parents taking him to games at old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.It was fun to watch those guys do things the right way, Markakis said after passing a physical exam that made his four-year, $44 million free-agent deal with Atlanta official.Thats what they preach over here and its something you look for in a team, he said.Now Markakis is the Braves new right fielder.Its going to be fun, he said. Its going to be interesting. What better place to be?Markakis, 31, said he has mixed emotions leaving Baltimore, where he played his first nine seasons.They gave me an opportunity early in life, he said. I cant take that away from them. Its where I started my career, its where I started my foundation and this occupation. I have great memories there, lots of friends. Thats something that can never be taken away from me.Everything I did over there is in my past now. I dont hold any grudge, I dont hold anything back. ... In this job, things like that happen. 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Left fielder Justin Upton and catcher/outfielder Evan Gattis have been mentioned in trade rumours.The Heyward deal was seen as a sign the Braves are in a rebuilding stage after finishing 79-83 in 2014. Markakis said he studied the roster and said he has faith in a roster that includes starting pitchers Miller, Julio Teheran, Mike Minor and Alex Wood.I saw what they had on paper and I know what guys they have over here and the coaching staff and front office and their fan base, he said. Its going to be fun. Its going to be interesting and Im along for the ride and Im ready to get started.Markakis hit .276 with 14 homers and 50 RBIs in 2014 while winning his second Gold Glove. He is a career .290 hitter and usually hit at or near the top of the Orioles lineup.He met with Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez but said they didnt discuss where he might hit in Atlantas lineup.They just wanted me, he said. I said yes. 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