Local figure skater Kaiya Ruiter hits world stage next week in Calgary

Kaiya Ruiter continues to make a name for herself in the world of figure skating. The 16-year-old competed in the senior ladies national championships in Oshawa, Ont., last month, skating away with the silver medal. Ruiter won the long program and says the experience was a highlight for her. "You know, it was probably one of the most special moments of my skating career," she said. "Just coming out of the injury and coming out of the difficult season, to have that pinnacle moment in front of tha