Full Yearbook - Manitoba Curling Association

MCA Bonspiel celebrates 125 years 

2012/13 Yearbook

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Awards & More ................................................................64 

Bel Acres Golf & Country Club ............................................8 

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Charleswood Curling Club ................................................55 

Chas. Fidler & Son ............................................................80 

Chicken Chef ....................................................................94 

Coors Light ......................................................................13 

Granite Curling Club .........................................................13 

Home Run Sports .............................................................55 

Jet Ice ..............................................................................42 

Kruger Products ...............................................................44 

Kwik Copy........................................................................23 

Lafarge Canada ................................................................82 

Manitoba Canola Growers ...............................................IFC 

Manitoba Curling Foundation ...........................................20 

Manitoba Curling Hall-of-Fame .........................................17 

Manitoba Curling Tour ......................................................22 

Manitoba Hydro ...............................................................78 

Manitoba Pork Council .....................................................90 

Manitoba’s Credit Unions .................................................52 

McDiarmid Lumber ...........................................................92 

Molly Maid ......................................................................IBC 

Monsanto ........................................................................86 

Nott Autocorp ...............................................................OBC 

Performance Brush .............................................................5 

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Winnipeg Free Press ...........................................................9 

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curlmanitoba YEarbooK – 2012/13

tAble of Contents 

CurlManitoba Yearbook Advertisers ....................................2 

CurlManitoba Board of Directors ........................................4 

CurlManitoba Staff .............................................................6 

CurlManitoba Regional Liaisons ..........................................7 

Message from CurlManitoba President ...............................8 

Message from Manitoba Premier ......................................10 

Message from Sport Manitoba ..........................................11 

Directory of CurlManitoba Affi liated Clubs ........................12 

CurlManitoba Benefi ts of Affi liation ..................................14 

In Memoriam ...................................................................16 

Message from Manitoba Curling Hall-of-Fame ..................18 

Manitoba Curling Hall-of-Fame Inductees .........................19 

Message from the Manitoba Curling 

Foundation ................................................................21 

Honourary Life Members Association ................................23 

New Honourary Life Members ...........................................24 

Ladies Past Presidents’ Association ...................................26 

Past Presidents Association ...............................................27 

CurlManitoba Scholarships and Awards ............................28 

2012/2013 Calendar of Events .........................................30 

World Silver for Team Robertson .......................................31 

MCA Bonspiel Celebrates 125 Years .................................32 

O’Grady Challenge Recap .................................................34 

Winter Youth Olympic Games ...........................................35 

2012 MANITOBA PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONS ...................37 

Junior Men’s ..............................................................38 

Junior Women’s .........................................................39 

Safeway Championship Men’s ....................................41 

Safeway Championship All-Stars ................................43 

Scotties Tournament of Hearts Women’s .....................45 

Scotties All-Stars ........................................................46 

Chicken Chef Mixed ...................................................47 

Strathcona Senior Men’s ............................................48 

Tim Hortons Senior Women’s ......................................50 

Manitoba’s Credit Unions Masters Women’s ...............51 

Manitoba’s Credit Unions Masters Men’s ...................53 

Dominion Curling Club Champions ............................54 

Tim Hortons Youth .....................................................56 

Boys & Girls High School ............................................57 

2012 BONSPIEL CHAMPIONS ..........................................59 

JUNIOR MEN 

Winnipeg Free Press Trophy ........................................60 

Awards & More Trophy ..............................................61 

Cec Watt Trophy .........................................................62 

JUNIOR WOMEN 

8-Ender Trophy ..........................................................63 

Home Run Sports Trophy ............................................65 

Awards & More Trophy ..............................................65 

OPEN YOUTH 

Equal Force Event ......................................................66 

Defi ant Event .............................................................66 

Valour Road Event .....................................................67 

Pro Star Event ............................................................67 

YOUTH RECREATIONAL JAMBOREE .........................68 

MEN 

Asham Curling Supplies Trophy ..................................73 

Winnipeg Free Press Trophy ........................................74 

Safeway Lucerne Trophy .............................................75 

Bituminex Paving Trophy ............................................77 

Manitoba Hydro Trophy ..............................................79 

Chas. Fidler & Son Trophy ...........................................81 

LaFarge Construction Trophy ......................................83 

Thecurler.com Trophy .................................................84 

Lazer Grant Trophy .....................................................85 

Monsanto Canada Trophy ..........................................87 

8-Ender Trophy ..........................................................88 

Canada’s Web Shop Trophy ........................................89 

Manitoba Pork Council Trophy ....................................91 

McDiarmid Lumber Trophy .........................................93 

Chicken Chef Masters Trophy .....................................95 

WOMEN 

Asham Curling Supplies Trophy ..................................96 

Atkins Curling Supplies Trophy ...................................97 

Contempra Signs Trophy ............................................97 

COvER: 2013 marks the celebration of the 125th annual MCA Bonspiel – the largest and longest running bonspiel in the world. 

The 2012/2013 Yearbook is published 

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2012 - 2013 

board oF direCtors 

Resby Coutts 

President 

Morris/Fort Rouge 

Rob van kommer 

Vice-President 

Carberry 

Sam Antila 

Thompson 

Bill Biehl 

Heather - Winnipeg 

Sharon 

Thiessen-woods 

Heather - Winnipeg 

Matt pilloud 

Fort Rouge - Winnipeg 

wendell keeler 

Portage la Prairie 

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Thistle - Winnipeg 

Bryce McEwen 

Victoria - Winnipeg 

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Riverton 

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Elaine Owen 

Development Manager 

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Connie Laliberte 

High Performance Director 

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CurlmAnItobA regional liaisons 

interlaKe – gail Mastin 

norMan – grant brown 

ParKland – lisa Menard 

westMan – Karen dunbar 

eastMan – anni MarKMann 

Central – niCK stone 

winniPeg – vaCant 

CurlmAnItobA reGIonAl liaison Job desCriPtion 

duties and resPonsibilities: 

• Make personal contact (phone or email) with each club at beginning of the year via 

email or phone. 

• Act as a resource person to individual clubs in their region. Assist with tips on application 

submission, answer questions about completion of forms and connect clubs to appropriate 

person if they don’t have the information. 

• Promote CurlManitoba and encourage club participation in specifi c programs and events. 

• Assist in identifying clubs suitable to host specifi c events/activities/programs. 

• Participate in a minimum of two regional meetings per year – teleconference, video 

teleconference, face-to-face. 

• Attend a fall meeting of all Regional Representatives/Resource Contacts 

• Attend the Annual General Meeting 

• Assist Board Development Committee in the recruitment of board and committee members, 

regional representatives and leadership of events. 

• Assist CurlManitoba in securing event leaders in their region 

QualiFiCations and baCKground: 

• Knowledge of other clubs and individuals in the region 

tiMe CoMMitMent: 

• Approximately 2-4 hours per month from April to September 

• Approximately 4-10 hours per month from October to March 


Curlmanitoba 

President’s Message 

here are historical references to curling being played in the Red 

t River Settlement before Manitoba became a province in 1870. 

The fi rst club, the Manitoba Curling Club was established in 1876. 

However, the recorded history of ‘organized curling’ in Manitoba began 

the December day in 1888 when representatives of seven clubs met to 

form an association. Hence in 2012-13 we celebrate our organization’s 

125 th offi cial season. 

Over the years, the Manitoba Curling Association (now CurlManitoba, 

originally the Manitoba Branch of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club) 

has been recognized for excellence of our curlers, for leadership at the 

national and international level, but perhaps most of all for running 

the world’s largest and longest running annual Men’s Bonspiel, 

which will also celebrate its 125 th anniversary in 2013. It is perhaps 

not surprising the MCA Bonspiel is so closely tied to our worldwide 

Resby Coutts 

President 

Morris/Fort Rouge 

reputation. In their book, written in tribute to the 100 th anniversary in 1988, Morris Mott and John 

Allardyce described the reasons for establishment of the organization this way. 

“At their gatherings in the early to mid-1880’s, as well as in their local clubs, the curlers discussed 

the possibility of forming an association for the West. It would become an affi liate of the RCCC 

in Scotland – just as eastern Canadian associations had. Through that affi liation, western 

curlers would be able to keep in touch with the parent body of their sport, as well as with world 

developments in technique, equipment and strategy. More important, through an association, 

western curlers would hold an annual bonspiel. Such an event would allow them to assemble 

regularly for fun and good fellowship. It would also provide a means through which western teams 

might show they could play their game as well as anyone, and thereby prove to themselves and the 

world that the sport was well entrenched in the region.” 

I think it fair to say the leaders who met that day (December 6, 1888) to formalize establishment 

of the organization would say those objectives have been met. As we celebrate the 125 th bonspiel 

in January 2013, there is no question that a very large amount of ‘fun and fellowship’ have taken 

place over the previous 124 events. 

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As we celebrate the Canadian Curling Trials, the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings presented by Monsanto, 

in December 2013, there is no question ‘western teams have shown they can play the game as well 

as anyone and that the sport is well entrenched in the region”. And yet I have to wonder what those 

leaders from 125 years ago would think of the organization they established. They responded to the 

needs of the sport of curling in their time in the way they considered most appropriate. 

I believe they would applaud the efforts of CurlManitoba to respond to the needs of the sport 

in our changing times. I believe they would applaud the current leaders of the organization for 

recognizing the challenges facing the sport at the local and community level must take precedence 

over a need to prove ‘we can play the game as well as anyone’. 

We take great pride in the accomplishments of the elite curlers who represent Manitoba nationally 

and internationally. We take great pride in the accomplishments of Manitoba-born competitors 

who represent other jurisdictions nationally and internationally. And we take great pride in the 

desire to excel and the effort required by those who would challenge to reach that level. 

If we are to properly honour the memory of those who have gone before us in Manitoba curling, however, 

it is the role of CurlManitoba to focus our attention on the future. And the future lies in working with the 

organizations and curling facilities, and their participating members, in ensuring our sport is available for all. 

For those who want to play this great game for the sheer joy of the game, the fun and the fellowship, as 

well as for those who want to excel and challenge, to prove they can play the game as well as anyone. 

CurlManitoba is more than just its Board of Directors, its staff and its volunteers. It is every curler and every 

building where the game is played across the province. In tribute to the vision of the founders 125 years 

ago, I urge all of us to re-dedicate ourselves to the future of our great sport. Not for personal benefit or 

satisfaction but to ensure our sport of curling maintains its rightful place in Manitoba’s sports landscape. 

(Publisher’s Note: Re-elected for 2012-13, Resby Coutts joined J.B. Mather Granite, the 

1888-89 & 1889-90 President, as the only person to serve consecutive terms. In 125 years, 

only two others served a second term as President; J.W O’Grady-Assiniboine (1907-08 & 

1911-12) and Robert Jacob-St John’s (1926-27 & 1937-38). 

We leave no stone unturned 

PAUL WIECEK 

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Message FroM 

the PremIer of mAnItobA 

o 

n behalf of the Province and people of Manitoba, I am delighted to greet 

readers of the 2012-2013 CurlManitoba Yearbook. As the weather turns 

cool, tens of thousands of Manitobans look forward to another season of friendly 

competition on the ice. 

The sport of curling has a long and rich history in our province. Year after 

year, Manitoba teams take their place atop podiums across the country and 

in the process inspire young athletes to strive for excellence. This tradition of 

achievement lives on through dedicated competitors like yourselves whose 

commitment to the sport makes it one of the most popular pastimes of our 

province. Whether you are just starting out or are aiming for the provincial 

championship, it is sure to be a great year. 

2012-2013 is particularly special because it will see the 125 th Annual MCA Men’s Bonspiel. Already the 

world’s largest bonspiel, this season’s competition will give Manitoba’s many curling families an opportunity to 

reflect on how much the game has meant to them. Congratulations on this milestone! 

Greg Selinger 

Premier of Manitoba 

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Message FroM 

sPort mAnItobA 

o 

n behalf of Sport Manitoba it gives me great pleasure to welcome the 

many thousands of curlers across our province to another roaring season. 

Many enthusiasts at both the recreational and competitive level enjoy curling, 

making it one of the province’s largest participation sports. The significance of the 

sport in Manitoba and its contribution to the foundation of our sport community 

is invaluable. As a life long sport, curling contributes to the physical and social 

well-being of participants while fostering community and volunteer development. 

The success of curling in our province is a result of the leadership and support 

provided by CurlManitoba and experienced, dedicated and industrious volunteers. 

From grassroots programs to building Olympians, Manitoba’s curling programs 

have enabled us to become a leader in Canada. 

The development of the Sport for Life Centre, a first in Canada, ensures that Manitoba continues to lead 

the way. Once completed, the Sport for Life Centre will profoundly improve access to sport and sport training 

across Manitoba. 

On behalf of Sport Manitoba, I extend best wishes to all curlers and the CurlManitoba for another 

successful season. 

Jeff Hnatiuk 

President & CEO 

Sport Manitoba 


CurlmAnItobA aFFiliated Clubs 

Year of Sheets 

Club Affiliation of ice 

Altamont 1929 1N 

Altona 1928 4A 

Arborg 1946 4A 

Argyle 1940 3A 

Assiniboine 

Memorial 

1929 8A 

Baldur 1900 3A 

Balmoral 1938 3A 

Beausejour 1932 6A 

Binscarth 1898 4A 

Bissett 1936 3A 

Boissevain 1890 4A 

Bowsman 1922 3A 

Brandon 1889 8A 

Brookdale 1906 2A 

Burntwood 1960 6A 

Carberry 1888 4A 

Carman 1892 5A 

Cartwright 1895 2A 

Charleswood 1946 5A 

Clearwater 1901 3A 

Dauphin 1897 6A 

Deer Lodge 1919 6A 

Deloraine 1891 3A 

East St. Paul 1959 6A 

Elm Creek 1910 4A 

Elmwood 1911 5A 

Emerson 1902 4A 

Eriksdale 1955 3A 

Flin Flon 1931 6A 

Fort Garry 1927 6A 

Fort Rouge 1915 6A 

Gilbert Plains 1902 4A 

Gillam 1967 4A 

Gimli 1940 5A 



Gladstone 1893 3A 

Glenboro 1895 3A 

Grand Marais 1982 3A 

Grandview 1905 3A 

Granite 1888 9A 

Halbstadt 1986 2N 

Hamiota 1896 4A 

Hartney 1896 2A 

Heather 1915 8A 

Holland 1893 2A 

Killarney 1897 4A 

La Salle 1984 3A 

Lac du Bonnet 1934 4A 

Lansdowne 1993 3A 

Lorette 1967 3A 

MacGregor 1920 3A 

Manitou 1891 4A 

Melita 1891 4A 

Miami 1898 3A 

Miniota 1898 3A 

Minnedosa 1890 4A 

Morden 1888 5A 

Morris 1898 6A 

Neepawa 1892 6A 

Newdale 1909 3N 

Northern Interlake 1998 3N 

Pembina 1947 6A 

Petersfield 1938 4A 

Pilot Mound 1891 3A 

Pinawa 1963 4A 

Plumas 1932 3A 

Portage 1888 8A 

Rivers 1944 4A 

Riverton 1944 4A 

Riverview 1971 4A 



Roland 1898 2A 

Rosser 1946 3A 

Rossmere 1959 6A 

Selkirk 1893 6A 

Shoal Lake 1898 4A 

Snow Lake 1948 5A 

Souris 1896 4A 

Springfield 1947 4A 

St. Adolphe 1965 3A 

St. Claude 

& Haywood 

1932 3A 

St. Vital 1937 6A 

Starbuck 1937 3A 

Ste. Anne 1953 4A 

Steinbach 1949 4A 

Stonewall 1888 5A 

Stony Mountain 1888 3A 

Swan Lake 1898 4A 

Swan River 1919 6A 

Teulon 1924 3A 

The Pas 1915 6A 

Treherne 1891 3A 

Thistle 1888 5A 

Victoria 1920 5A 

Virden 1889 4A 

Warren 1924 3A 

Wawanesa 1896 4A 

West Kildonan 1919 5A 

West St. Paul 1965 4A 

Whiteshell 1959 3A 

Wildewood 1962 6A 

Winkler 1937 4A 

Winnipeg Beach 1941 4A 

LEGEND: A-ARTIFICIAL ICE 

N-NATURAL ICE 

2011-2012 assoCiate MeMbers 

Manitoba Firefighters Curling Association 

MTS Employees Provincial Curling Association 

Manitoba Deaf Curling 

Manitoba Postal Curling Association 

Special Olympics Curling 

Fisher Branch Curling Club 

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enefIts 

oF aFFiliation 

For more info on any of the listed benefits please visit our website at curlmanitoba.org or by calling 

204-925-5723. You can also email mca@curlmanitoba.org. 

CurlManitoba is the sport governing organization for the sport of curling in Manitoba. Our mission is to 

promote, develop and grow the sport of curling in Manitoba, Canada and the world by providing leadership, 

services and programs for the curling community from grassroots to elite. 

CurlManitoba believes that while our primary responsibility lies in serving Manitoba athletes, clubs and 

enthusiasts our knowledge, and skills can be a resource to Canadians and the world. We will assist athletes 

achieve personal excellence. We will support clubs to help ensure their long-term sustainability. We will grow the 

game through quality, innovative programs and services that retain current participants and attract new ones. 

CurlManitoba is an association representing a diverse membership including curling facilities, leagues, 

associations and individual participants. These members come from across the province and include rural and 

urban facilities, competitive curlers, grassroots curlers and all ages. 

There are many tangible and intangible benefits that members receive from CurlManitoba. Member benefits 

will vary depending upon the type of membership. 

FACILITY, CLUB AND ASSOCIATE BENEFITS 

A vOICE IN THE FUTURE OF CURLING 

Facilities, clubs and associates represent their participants and provide their curlers with a voice in curling at 

the provincial level through representation and a vote at the CurlManitoba AGM. Clubs also have the right 

to have a member stand for election. In addition clubs have a voice in the growth of curling in Manitoba and 

Canada through regional meetings, and communication with board and staff. 

FINANCIAL SUppORT 

CurlManitoba members have access to a number of grants to assist them in facility and program development. 

These grants include bingo grants, the CurlManitoba Development Fund, travel grants, and hosting grants. 

CurlManitoba recently secured a group rate on debit and credit card rates to help clubs save money. We have 

also initiated a group fundraising effort to provide clubs, leagues and curlers the opportunity to raise valuable 

funds. Clubs also have the opportunity to host events, which can be a very important fundraiser for clubs. 

COMMUNICATION AND NETwORkING 

Symposiums and seminars assist clubs in recruiting new members, improved facility operations, marketing, 

volunteer recruitment and networking. Access to CurlManitoba mail-outs helps to promote bonspiels, leagues, 

programs and services. Opportunities to advertise and submit articles to the e-newsletter and website. A page 

on the CurlManitoba website to promote your facility, club or league. We provide opportunities for junior 

curling coordinators to meet and share ideas and resources to help improve their program. 

kNOwLEDGE 

CurlManitoba continues to work with clubs and curlers to provide new resources to help run leagues and 

programs. We provide junior curling coordinators with all the resources needed to run a junior curling league. 

We have developed new programs such as the Tots and Rocks and Road Show programs to help provide 

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clubs with new opportunities to draw in new curlers and revenue for their clubs. CurlManitoba provides its 

members with the opportunity to have draws made for its leagues and bonspiels. Scorecards and draw sheets are 

also provided free of charge. Our world-class ice technicians will come and work with facilities to evaluate the 

building, rocks, ice equipment, etc and provide recommendations or work with a club to improve conditions, etc. 

pARTICIpANT BENEFITS 

Participants receive individual benefits through their membership in CurlManitoba. Many of the benefits that 

participants receive come indirectly to them through their clubs. These indirect benefits include improved facilities 

through facility grants and visits by our world-class ice technicians helping to improve ice conditions for curlers. 

pERSONAL DEvELOpMENT 

Curlers are given the opportunity for skill development through clinics, lessons, and access to training 

resources such as manuals, CD’s, DVD’s and video analysis. Members interested in becoming coaches can 

receive training through coaching certification course and a variety of professional development opportunities. 

Improved coaching also assists those curlers who choose to work with a certified coach. We also provide 

opportunities for members to become ice technicians and officials. CurlManitoba also has a number of 

different opportunities for individuals to volunteer providing valuable experience that can be used in their 

home club or outside the curling community and in everyday life. 

COMpETITIONS 

These competitions include regional playoffs, berth bonspiels, bonspiels, Manitoba Winter Games and Canada 

Games Trials. These competitions provide curlers with the opportunity to test their skills, meet other curlers 

and have fun social outings. In addition for those interested in going on, the opportunity to compete to 

represent Manitoba and Canada. 

kNOwLEDGE AND RECOGNITION 

We assist a number of leagues and bonspiels each year with making draws. We provide many of the rules that 

curlers curl by in leagues and bonspiels. We provide resources for league coordinators to help them improve 

the curling experience for curlers. CurlManitoba provides recognition for curlers in the form of awards for 

8-enders, recognition of outstanding achievements, and for service to the sport of curling through Honourary 

Life Membership and a Volunteer Recognition program. CurlManitoba also provides a number of scholarships 

each year to junior curlers. 

A vOICE IN THE FUTURE OF CURLING 

Through representation at the CurlManitoba AGM curlers also have the right to stand for election to the 

CurlManitoba Board of Directors. In addition curlers have a voice in the growth of curling in Manitoba and 

Canada through regional meetings and communication with board and staff. 

SOME OF THE INTANGIBLES 

Television: Events such as the Safeway Championship are put on television and online so curling fans can 

enjoy the action. 

Major Events: CurlManitoba works to bring events such as the Olympic Trials, Brier and Scotties Tournament of 

Hearts to our province so Manitoba curling fans can watch the best curlers in their own backyard without having 

to travel. These events are also important sources of revenue used to fund things like the Development Fund. 


in MeMoriaM 

Manitoba Curling Clubs 

ASSINIBOINE MEMORIAL 

Mona Dixon 2012 

Ralph McFadyen 2012 

Toru Suzuki 2012 

BALDUR CURLING CLUB 

Mark Collins 2011 

Austin Hiscock 2011 

DAUpHIN CURLING CLUB 

Millie Misener 2011 

ELMwOOD CURLING CLUB 

Ken Stammers 2011 

GLENBORO CURLING CLUB 

Clifford J. Dowd 2010 

Albert Dowd 2011 

Stan Dowd 2010 

Enid Johnson 2010 

Eyvi Paulson 2010 

Jean Sampson 2010 

GRAND MARAIS CURLING CLUB 

Don Rudolph 2010 

TEULON CURLING CLUB 

Carole Slater 2011 

Blaine Senick 2012 

THISTLE CURLING CLUB 

Bob Turner 2011 

Jim Sproule 2010 

Kerry McKay 2010 

MANITOBA CURLING ASSOCIATION HONOURARY LIFE MEMBERS 

Welland Williams 

Gertrude Sealey 

Bob Moroz 

Joey Arnason 

Beryl Harding 

Norm Houck 

Jack Smith 

Ken Roth 

Mark Collins 

Tom Dooley 

Dan Hildebrand 

Janet Davidson 

Ted Bloomer 

Ward Putnam 

Ralph McFadyen 

Irene Henderson 

Mona Dixon 

Jim Sproule 

William Norrie 

Lyle Henry 

Leon Vandekerckhove 

Jack Matheson 

Mabel Mills 

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Donations of curling artifacts 

or contributions accepted by the 

CurlManitoba Office at (204) 925-5723 

Induction Dinner - 

May 5th, 2013 

Tickets $65.00 

Location: 

Canad Inns - Polo Park 

1405 St. Matthews Avenue 

Cocktails at 4:00 pm 

Dinner at 5:00 pm

Message FroM the mAnItobA 

CurlInG hAll-of-fAme And museum 

o 

n behalf of the Executive and Board of Directors of the Manitoba Curling 

Hall-of-Fame and Museum, I am pleased to extend a welcome and greeting 

to all the curlers and curling fans. I wish you all success and sportsmanship during 

the 2012-2013 season. 

Last year, we celebrated 25 years of honouring those who have made curling 

the great sport we enjoy today, the curlers, builders, curler builders and teams. 

The Hall-of-Fame looks forward to continued recognition and celebrating the 

accomplishments within the curling fraternity. 

We should be very proud, as we are the only ones in Canada to have a place 

where we can honour our curlers. 

The Hall-of-Fame appreciates and thanks CurlManitoba for their continued support and also to our founding 

members and volunteers for the many hours given in support of curling. Please mark your calendars for 

Sunday, May 5, 2013 for our 26th annual Manitoba Curling Hall-of-Fame Induction Dinner at the CanadInn 

Polo Park. 

I hope everyone has a great year in curling. Good luck and enjoy the sportsmanship of curling. 

President 

Nadia Hanesiak 

Manitoba Curling Hall-of-Fame and Museum 

boArd of dIreCtors 2012-2013 

Nadia Hanesiak .............................................. President 

Bob McNaughton ....................................Past-President 

Russell Hinds ...........................................Vice-President 

Garry DeBlonde ...............................................Treasurer 

Heather Helston ................................................ Curator 

Adele Helston .........................................Banquet Chair 

Fred Sutton ....................................... Banquet Co-Chair 

Nicolle Brockie ........................................Publicity Chair 

Russell Hinds ..........................................Selection Chair 

Ross MacIver ............................................Auction Chair 

Allan Neyedly .................................. Auction Committee 

Norm Magnusson ............................. CurlManitoba Rep. 

Sylvia Erickson 

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2012 InduCtees 

into the Manitoba Curling hall-oF-FaMe and MuseuM 

BUILDER - Nancy Rummery 

• Member of Deer Lodge and 

Assiniboine CCs 

• President of Deer Lodge and 

Assiniboine Ladies CCs 

• Honourary Life Member of Deer 

Lodge Ladies CC 

• MLCA Executive from 1990-1998 

• President of MLCA 1997-1998 

• Received MLCA Honourary Life 

Membership in 1999 

• Executive VP 2003 Ford Worlds 

• Official at 1995 World Championships and continues to 

officiate at provincial and national championships 

BUILDER - Heather Helston 

• Elected as President of Hall-of- 

Fame Board in 1995 and remains 

on Board today 

• As Museum Chair supervised 

museum’s move to the Bay 

and subsequently to Sport 

Manitoba location 

• As MCHF Curator maintained, 

collected and catalogued artifacts 

and memorabilia for curling fraternity 

• Coordinated and staged displays at 1991, 1998 and 2008 

Canadian and World Championships 

TEAM – 1979-1980 Jim Dunstone Team 

Heather CC: Jim Dunstone - Skip, 

Carol Dunstone - Third, Del Stitt - 

Second, Elaine Jones - Lead 

• 1980 Manitoba Mixed 

Champions 

• 1980 Canadian Mixed 

Champions 

• 5 Provincial Mixed appearances 

vETERAN TEAMS – Howard wood Sr. Teams 

Howard wood Sr. 

1929-1930 Team 

Granite CC: Howard Wood Sr. - 

Skip, Jim Congalton - Third, Vic 

Wood - Second, Lionel Wood - Lead 

• 1930 British Consols Champions 

• 1930 MacDonald Brier 

Champions 

• 1933 and 1934 British Consols appearances 

• 1934 City Champion 

Howard wood Sr. 

1939-1940 Team 

Howard Wood Sr. - Skip, Ernie 

Pollard - Third, Howard Wood Jr. 

- Second, Roy Enman - Lead 



Champions 

vETERAN TEAMS – ken watson Teams 

ken watson 

1936-1939 Team 

Strathcona CC: Ken Watson 

- Skip, Grant Watson - Third, 

Marvin McIntyre - Second, 

Charles Kerr - Lead 



Champions 




ken watson 

1941-1942 Team 

Ken Watson - Skip, Grant Watson 

- Third, Charlie Scrymgeour - 

Second, Jimmy Grant - Lead 

• 1942 British Consols 

Champions 


Champions 

ken watson 

1948-1949 Team 

Ken Watson - Skip, Grant Watson 

- Third, Lyle Dyker - Second, 

Charles Read - Lead 




• 1949 MacDonald Brier Champions 


Manitoba Curling foundation inc. 

Congratulations to 

CurlManitoba 

on their organization and promotion of the game 

of Curling throughout the Province of Manitoba. 

Compliments of 

Manitoba Curling foundation inc. 

Congratulations to the 2012 

$1,000.00 Scholarship Recipients: 

Shannon Birchard – Winnipeg 

Kylin Alm – Dauphin 

Derek Oryniak – Winnipeg 

Janelle Grieve – Virden 

Congratulations to the 2012 

$250.00 Sport Award Recipients: 

Kendell Shirtliff – Starbuck 

Bailey Shirtliff – Starbuck 

Kendra Van Cauwenberghe – Swan Lake 

Kylin Alm – Dauphin 

Stefan Gudmundson – Dauphin 

Tia Ilnisky – Gilbert Plains 

Beth Peterson – Winnipeg 

Robyn Njegovan – Winnipeg 

Jason Slipec – Winnipeg 

Jeremy Mills – Boissevain 

Allison Stephensen – Carberry 

Janelle Grieve – Virden 

Jaida Peddle – Snow Lake 

Robert Yusishen – Beausejour

Message FroM 

the mAnItobA CurlInG foundAtIon 

t 

he year ending March 31, 2012 was the fi nal year of operations for the 

Manitoba Curling Foundation Inc. The corporation was dissolved and 

the required documents were fi led with the Province of Manitoba Corporations 

Branch. The assets of the Manitoba Curling Foundation Inc. were transferred 

to CurlManitoba and the Winnipeg Foundation - Curling for Life Endowment 

Fund. These Funds will provide an ongoing legacy to the sport in the form of 

scholarships and fund for the development and promotion of the sport. 

I would like to thank all 2011-2012 Directors for their assistance especially 

members of the Scholarship and Awards Committee for their work on the 

selection of recipients of the scholarship and awards for the year. Some members 

of the Board of the Manitoba Curling Foundation Inc. will continue to serve on the Scholarship Committee of 

CurlManitoba. 

I would like to thank all Directors and Offi cers who have held positions in the Foundation in past years for 

their service. 

Jack Callum 

President, Manitoba Curling Foundation 

boArd of dIreCtors 2011-2012 

Jack Callum ................................................... President 

Rita VandeVyvere .................................... Vice President 

Rose Neufeld .................................................Secretary 

Robert Kirkland ..............................................Treasurer 

Bill Biehl ...................................CurlMB Representative 

Darrell Winters .................................................Director 

Jo-Anne Inglis ..................................................Director 


The Best in Manitoba Curling 

Manitoba Curling Tour thanks our Supporters and 

all Event & Community Sponsors and volunteers 

professionals 

Gord/Kristi Green 

OctOber 

5-8 (Open) Nott Autocorp Thanksgiving Charity Classic – Thistle 

11-14 (Men) Pharmasave Manitoba Classic – Gimli 

12-14 (Men) King Spud Classic – Carberry 

12-15 (Women) Atkins Curling Supplies Curling Classic – East St. Paul 

19-22 (Men) CanadInns Prairie Classic – Portage 

19-22 (Women) Manitoba Lotteries Women’s Classic 

presented by Flatlanders Flooring – Fort Rouge 

26-28 (Women) King Spud Classic – Carberry 

NOvember 

1-4 (Open) Ken Kurbis Galaxy Bonspiel 

presented by Fort Garry Industries – Rossmere 

9-12 (Men) White’s Drug Store Classic – Swan River 

10-11 (Women) Goldline Manitoba Women’s Open 

presented by thecurler.com – Rivers, Morris, Beausejour 

16-19 (Men) Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy Classic – Dauphin 

23-25 (Men & Women) DEKALB SuperSpiel – Morris 

30-Dec 2 (Men) Manitoba Lotteries Men’s Classic Brandon 

30-Dec 2 (Open) Thistle Integrity Stakes – Thistle 

December 

6-9 (Men & Women) MCT Championships – Beausejour 

For event information www.mancurltour.ca OR contact mancurltour@mymts.net 

JOin us fO r the 

mANItObA cUrLING tOUr cHAmPIONSHIPS 

December 6 - 9, 2012 

Beausejour Curling Club 

Host Sponsors 

Thrifty Carwash - Beausejour Optical -Chicken Delight 

16 top-ranked Men’s Teams & 16 top-ranked Women’s team competing for the 

MCT Championships and invitations to compete in CurlManitoba’s Provincial Championships

honourAry liFe MeMbers assoCiation 

CaMPbell CuP 

f 

or competition at the Life Member’s Bonspiel held on Friday, 

October 12, 2012. 

The Campbell Cup was presented by the late Malcolm Campbell of Winnipeg for 

annual competition between Honourary Life Members of the Manitoba Curling 

Association or Honorary Life Members of sister associations. 

The curling bonspiel began at 3:00 pm at the Heather Curling Club. 

The Annual Dinner was held at the Heather Curling Club with the reception at 

4:30 pm and dinner at 5:30 pm. 

Ralph Bagley 

offICers 2012-2013 season 

President ...................................................................... Ralph Bagley – Winnipeg Free Press 

Vice President .............................................................. Judy Brown – Wildewood Club 

Hon. Secretary-Treasurer ............................................... Rick Mutton 

474 Woodydell Ave 

Winnipeg, MB R2M 4N5 

Member – Deer Lodge Curling Club 

Executive ..................................................................... Ina Light 

Executive ..................................................................... John Helston 

Executive ..................................................................... Edie Caron 

Executive ..................................................................... Fred Sutton 

Kwik Kopy Design & Print Centre 

940 Elgin Avenue 

Ph. 772-5945 Fx. 772-2622 

printing@kwikkopywinnipeg.com 

www.kwikkopywinnipeg.com 


neW honourAry liFe MeMbers 

rae hainstoCK 

Rae, who has been a member of the Burntwood Curling Club in Thompson, MB since 

1970, is one of only three Honourary Life Members of the Club. 

He fi rst joined the executive in 1971, where he helped set up the inaugural “shift 

league” for those working at the INCO mine. As a member of the Burntwood Curling 

Club executive for most of the last 40 years, Rae served as President for four terms. 

He chaired committees for the 1994 Tankard, and both Scott Tournament of Hearts 

held in Thompson. He was also chairman for numerous Men’s, Mixed, Seniors and 

Masters zone and district playoffs. 

Rae joined the MCA (CurlManitoba) board in 2007 when it still consisted of about 44 members. He served 

on the championship review committee, served one year after the board changed to the current format of 12 

members, and took on more of a “management” role. After deciding that a more “hands on” relationship 

with the clubs in the Norman District was more suited to his skill set, he served one year on the CurlManitoba 

management board and acted as the Norman District Liaison and recruited a suitable replacement to 

represent the north on the CurlManitoba board. He focused on the operational side (District Liaison) of 

dealing with clubs spread over the ~800 kilometre range on the great white north. 

Rae is honoured and humbled to be recognized as an Honourary Life Member of CurlManitoba, and hopes 

to remain actively involved after his recent relocation to Brandon. 

Cindy MaddoCK 

Cindy started curling on natural ice at the Rathwell Curling Club in the early 1970’s. 

She has been a member of the Morden club since 1981 and has also been a member 

of the St. Adolphe and Fort Garry clubs. 

After serving actively as a Morden Curling Club volunteer and committee member 

of four provincial championships held in Morden, including acting as Co-Chair of the 

2003 Scott Tournament of Hearts, Cindy became a provincial volunteer. 

Cindy became actively involved in the Provincial MLCA just prior to the 

amalgamation with MCA in 2000 and what is now known as CurlManitoba. She joined the MCA Board 

of Directors in 2000 as the MCA Central Regional Director for 2000/2001 year and was elected to the 

Management Committee from 2001-2005. In 2006, she was elected as the Central Regional Director 

and again was elected to the Management Committee from 2007-2009, then elected to Vice President 

CurlManitoba 2009/2010 and President CurlManitoba 2010/2011. As Past President CurlManitoba she was 

then nominated by CurlManitoba to run for the Canadian Curling Association Board of Governors. After being 

elected as a CCA Board of Governor, Cindy resigned her position of Past President in September 2011. 

During her years on the CurlManitoba Board, Cindy was Event Liaison for seven different provincial 

championships. She also held positions as the MCA Communications & Club Liaison Chair 2002, MCA Rules 

Committee Chair 2003, MCA Technical & Development Chair 2003, MCA Review Chair Curling Hall-of-Fame 

& Museum 2004, MCA Rep Manitoba Curling Foundation 2004-2006, MCA Manitoba Curling Foundation 

Secretary 2006-2009, MCA Board Development Committee 2008-2009 and is a member of the CurlManitoba 

Development Fund Committee from 2009-2012. 

Volunteering in the sport of curling has been both fulfi lling and rewarding for Cindy. She has met and 

worked with many wonderful people and will cherish those friendships. Cindy is extremely honoured and very 

humbled to receive an Honourary Life Membership in CurlManitoba. 

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neW honourAry liFe MeMbers 

Marlene Mori 

Marlene’s involvement with CurlManitoba started with the Manitoba Ladies Curling 

Association, when she was the “working delegate” from the Thistle Business Girls 

Curling Club. Over the years as the working delegate she was called on to assist with 

various events organized by the MLCA. From this beginning, she was elected to the 

board of CurlManitoba in 2003 and served for eight years, four of those years as a 

member of Management Committee. During those years she assisted with numerous 

CurlManitoba events including various berth bonspiels, and was Chair of the MCA 

Women’s Bonspiel and of the Provincial Youth Curling Championship and Youth Jamboree, each for several 

years. She has been a part of the organizing committee for the Youth Championship and Jamboree since its 

inception in 1999. 

During 2008-2010 she was Chair of the CurlManitoba Affi liation Fee Committee, which led to a change in 

the membership fee structure. In 2010 she worked on the review and revision of the Constitution and By-Laws 

for CurlManitoba, the Manitoba Curling Hall-of-Fame and the Manitoba Curling Foundation. During 2011-12 

she has been a member of the Policy Task Force which reviewed, revised, researched and wrote policies which 

will govern CurlManitoba. 

Marlene has been on the Board of the Manitoba Curling Hall-of-Fame. She was on the organizing 

committee for the Optimists International Under 18 Curling Championship. This was a great experience as she 

was able to work closely with the boys and girls teams from Japan. 

Marlene has been a member of the Thistle Business Girls Curling Club since the late 1980’s and has held 

the positions of MLCA Working Delegate, Treasurer, Secretary, President and Past President. She was also the 

Treasurer for the Granite Business Girls Curling Club. She is an Honourary Life Member of the Thistle Business 

Girls Curling Club. 

Marlene is proud to be recognized as an Honourary Life Member of CurlManitoba. 

lorne saMbrooK 

Lorne has been curling since he was 14. He started his curling in Medora and has 

been a member of the Deloraine Curling Club since 1973. He has been on the draw 

committee at Deloraine since the late 1970’s and is currently the President of the 

Deloraine Curling Club. 

Lorne was on the MCA Board of Directors for three years in the early 2000’s and in 

2003 was the MCA Representative at the Provincial Senior Men’s Championships in 

Melita. He has chaired the Zone 9 Men’s Playdowns since 1997 and has also chaired 

Juniors, Seniors, Masters and Mixed Zone Playdowns held in Deloraine. He also coached a junior men’s team 

for a few years. 

Lorne has really enjoyed all the friendships that he has made over the years through the sport of curling. 

Lorne is honoured to be recognized as an Honourary Life Member by CurlManitoba. 


lAdIes Past Presidents’ assoCiation 

2012-2013 exeCutIve 

PRESIDENT ...............................Jeanne Anderson 

PAST PRESIDENT ......................Audrey Hogg 

1st VICE PRESIDENT .................Sharon Chaput 

2nd VICE PRESIDENT ................Dorothy Sawchuk 

TREASURER .............................Marjorie Bone 

SECRETARY ..............................Leila Farrell 

SOCIAL ....................................Vacant 

ICE & DRAW ............................Irene Hay 

ICE & DRAW ASST. ..................Evelyn Davidson 

Back Row Left to right: Evelyn Davidson, Sharon Chaput, Marjorie Bone, Leila Farrell, Dorothy Sawchuk, Irene Hay 

Front Row: Jeanne Anderson - President, Audrey Hogg - Past President 

t 

he Ladies Past Presidents’ Association is an 

independent organization devoted to the 

fellowship of curling. Any woman who has been president 

of any curling club or league, whether in Manitoba 

or anywhere in the world, may become a member of 

the association. Members meet for an annual one-day 

bonspiel and luncheon the third week in November, 

usually at the President’s home club. Bonspiel teams are 

“drawn from a hat” by the draw committee and many 

Past Presidents who no longer curl attend the bonspiel 

to renew friendships and cheer on the curlers. A spring 

luncheon meeting is held on the first Monday in May. 

This is the 80th anniversary year of our Association 

and all women who have been President of any club or 

league are invited to join us and help celebrate the fun, 

friendships and memories we’ve all received through 

curling. Most curling clubs have a representative to 

keep members informed of our activities, collect our 

‘loonie’ membership fee, and register members for the 

bonspiel and luncheons. Anyone not affiliated with a 

curling club may join our Association by contacting our 

president or secretary. 

Our bonspiel this year is on Wednesday, November 

21, 2012, at the Pembina Curling Club. Members may 

enter individually or through their club rep, and can 

expect fun along with the curling! 

Our spring luncheon is planned for Monday, May 6, 

2013, at the Downs. This is always a fun and enjoyable 

event to end the curling season and start the spring 

season. Keep it in mind and come out to renew 

acquaintances, make new friends and help celebrate 

80 years of Past Presidents! 

For more information contact President: Jeanne 

Anderson 204-269-7878 or Leila Farrell 204-837-2806. 

PAst PresIdents of PAst PresIdents’ AssoCIAtIon 

1932-33 * Mary Berry, Heather 

1933-34 * Elizabeth Wilson, Fort Rouge 

1934-35 * Mrs. J. Munro 

1935-36 * Mrs. M. Peterson 

1936-37 * Mrs. R. Vincent 

1937-38 * Mrs. R. Simpson, Strathcona 

1938-39 * Vera McAlpine, Heather 

1939-40 * Mrs. G. Bradley, Fort Rouge 

1940-41 * Sarah Baker, Thistle 

1941-42 * Mrs. C. Boulton 

1942-43 * Florence Zachary, Deer Lodge 

1943-44 * Kathleen Dudley, Granite 

1944-45 * Mrs. C. W. Simpson 

1945-46 * Helen Cochrane, Heather 

1946-47 Mrs. H. Christie 

1947-48 Mrs. A. M. Smith 

1948-49 Mrs. C. Foster 

1949-50 * Daisy Hutchinson, Grain Exchange 

1950-51 Marge Palmer, Strathcona 

1951-52 * Mona Whalley, Strathcona 

1952-53 Mrs. C Williamson 

1953-54 Mrs C. Taylor 

1954-55 * Grace Reynolds, St. John’s 

1955-56 Mrs. Law 

1956-57 Mrs. M Beaton, West Kildonan 

1957-58 Mrs. M. Hutton 

1958-59 Mrs. F Shannon, Transcona 

1959-60 * Grace Mason, Fort Rouge 

1960-61 Mrs. K. Popp, Granite 

1961-62 * Miriam Cameron, Winter Club 

1962-63 Mrs. N. Staples, Fort Rouge 

1963-64 * Mrs. F. Sturrock, Grain Exchange 

1964-65 * Edith Tipping, Elmwood 

1965-66 Mrs. F Bower 

1966-67 * Dorothy Starr, Fort Rouge 

1967-68 Mrs. T. Cooper, St. John’s 

1968-69 * Sadie Bowden, Deer Lodge 

1969-70 * Vera Regent, St. Vital 

1970-71 * Agnes Mcdowell, Fort Rouge 

1971-72 Peggy McLellan, West Kildonan 

1972-73 * Claire Cheney, Pembina Ladies 

1973-74 * Virginia Douglas, Assiniboine Mem. 

1974-75 Mary Babienko, Elmwood 

1975-76 * Gladys Darling, Grain Exchange 

1976-77 Mrs. T. Birt, Elmwood 

1977-78 Mrs. T. Broadbent, Transcona 

1978-79 Joan Whalley, Deer Lodge 

1979-80 Vi Rogers, St. Vital 

1980-81 * Ruth Toal, Granite 

1981-82 * Rose Shaye, East Kildonan 

1982-83 Grace Martin, Crocus 

1983-84 Mrs. C. Cameron, Wildewood 

1984-85 * Mary Wilshire, Assiniboine Mem. 

1985-86 Pat Spiring, Charleswood Ladies 

1986-87 Ricky May, Grain Exchange 

1987-88 Dorothy Rudd, Pembina 

1988-89 * Thora Livingstone, Fort Rouge Ladies 

1989-90 Ev Hunter, Deer Lodge 

1990-91 Karen Armour, Glenbriar 

1991-92 Connie Paterson, Thistle B.g. 

1992-93 Ev Turner, Assiniboine Memorial 

1993-94 * Betty Merlevede, Granite Ladies 

1994-95 Kathleen Abel, Charleswood Ladies 

1995-96 Marjorie Dewar, St. Vital B.g. 

1996-97 * Joan Gillis, Granite Ladies 

1997-98 Joan Moore, Thistle B.g. 

1998-99 Terry Taylor, Deer Lodge Ladies 

1999-00 Pauline Marofke, Pembina Ladies 

2000-01 June Jones, Charleswood Ladies 

2001-02 Aija Culley, Pembina 

2002-03 Phyllis Bell, Assiniboine Mem. Ladies 

2003-04 Martha Brown, Deer Lodge 

2004-05 Merle Brown, Charleswood Ladies 

2005-06 Barbara Manns, Assiniboine Memorial 

2006-07 Elaine Dale, Pembina 

2007-08 Barbara Perrault, Pembina 

2008-09 Helen Nemeth, Pembina 

2009-10 Iris Lechner, Pembina 

2010-11 Joan Moore, Thistle 

2011-12 Audrey Hogg, Warren 

*deceased 

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PAst 

PresIdents 

assoCiation 

oF Manitoba 

Curling Clubs 

exeCutive and Club 

rePresentatives 2012-2013 

Patrons 

pRESIDENT – CURLMANITOBA 

Ron Lloyd 

Resby Coutts 

19 Woodford Bay 122-1 Snow Street 

Winnipeg, MB. R2M 4J2 

Winnipeg, MB. R3T 2M4 

Ph. 255-6495 Ph. 799-2250 

oFFiCers 

pAST pRESIDENT 

pRESIDENT 

Joan Halowski 

Bob Pattie 

130 Hiddleston Cres. 34 Inwood 

Winnipeg, MB. R2P 0S1 

Winnipeg, MB. R2Y 1A3 

694-4288 889-1530 

1ST vICE-pRESIDENT 

2ND vICE-pRESIDENT 

Gordon Cherepak 

Roger Fontaine 

576 Fairmont Road 338 Greenwood Avenue 

Winnipeg, MB. R3R 1B1 

Winnipeg, MB R2M 4J6 

889-1260 255-9038 

3RD vICE-pRESIDENT 

TBD 

CHApLAIN 

Rev. Fraser Muldrew 

937 Beaverbrook St. 

Winnipeg, MB. R3N 1P2 

489-3348 

Bob Pattie 

SECRETARY-TREASURER 

Bill Heinkel 

26 Holt Dr. 

Winnipeg, MB., R3K 1P8 

837-1074 

he Past Presidents’ Association, as its name indicates, is an 

t Association formed to retain the interest in the game of curling 

among curlers who have been Presidents of their respective clubs. 

Any Past President of a club affi liated with CurlManitoba is eligible for 

membership. The Association was founded May 4, 1928. 

The objectives of the Association are to maintain interest and 

promote good fellowship in the game of curling and promote curling 

in the province of Manitoba. 

The activities consist of an annual dinner and general meeting in 

the spring and a golf tournament in early summer. 

Any Past Presidents interested in joining the Association should 

contact the Secretary. 

1928-29 Bill McAlpine, Civic Cal 

1929-30 William Logan, Granite 

1930-31 Frank Smith, Deer Lodge 

1931-32 W.H. “Bill” Hain, Fort Garry 

1932-33 Lou Leavens, Stonewall 

1933-34 Harry Coddington, Telephones 

1934-35 Dr. R.H. Christie, Deer Lodge 

1935-36 E.A. Brown, Lac du Bonnet 

1936-37 Robert Hamlin, St. John’s 

1937-38 Arthur Godsmark, Heather 

1938-39 Harry Baker, Thistle 

1939-40 Dr. Roy Snyder, Deer Lodge 

1940-41 William Brock, CPR 

1941-42 Jack Millar, Civic Cal 

1942-43 Cornelius “Mike” McNulty, Sperling 

1943-44 Harry Low, Fort Garry 

1944-45 Myrt Mills, Starbuck 

1945-46 Hilton Grose, West Kildonan 

1946-47 Oscar Qually, Dacotah 

1947-48 Bill Kerby, Deer Lodge 

1948-49 P.J. Hallenmans, Swan Lake 

1949-50 Wilf Young, Civic Cal 

1950-51 Jens Nissen, Drayton, N.D. 

1951-52 Harold Scrymgeour, St. John’s 

1952-53 Sam S. Square, Seven Sisters 

1953-54 Roy Powers, Fort Garry 

1954-55 Cliff C. Allbutt, Charleswood 

1955-56 Charlie H. Harness, Victoria 

1956-57 Alex Buchanan, Argyle 

1957-58 Harold Murphy, Deer Lodge 

1958-59 Chaud Johnson, Drayton, N.D. 

1959-60 Scott Laing, Thistle 

1960-61 Steve Vance, Charleswood 

1961-62 Joe Upritchard, Pointe du Bois 

1962-63 Alex Laird, Deer Lodge 

1963-64 Mel Jenkins, Victoria 

1964-65 Charlie Precious, Pointe du Bois 

1965-66 Al Grundy, Victoria 

1966-67 John Melinski, Whitemouth 

1967-68 Al Langlois, Fort Rouge 

1968-69 Gordon Bondy, Drayton, N.D. 

1969-70 Herb R. Edy, Pointe du Bois 

1970-71 Ted Armstrong, Valour Road 

1971-72 Bob Chamberlain, West Kildonan 

1972-73 Bill Noyes, Heather 

1973-74 E.D. “Slim” Davis, Thistle 

1974-75 Herb Harvey, Grain Exchange 

1975-76 Lou Henry, Charleswood 

1976-77 Lionel Porubanec, Civic Cal 

1977-78 Hal Pullin, Fort Rouge 

1978-79 Charlie Baker, West Kildonan 

1979-80 Ward Putnam, Charleswood 

1980-81 Ray Will, Thistle 

1981-82 Charlie Copeland, Assiniboine Memorial 

1982-83 Claude Reid, Fort Rouge 

1983-84 Al Ingram, West Kildonan 

1984-85 Ray Machan, Charleswood 

1985-86 Tom Bell, Valour Road 

1986-87 Sam Brown, Deer Lodge 

1987-88 John Rasmussen, Victoria 

1988-89 Ernie Shaw, West Kildonan 

1989-90 Lorne Paterson, Thistle 

1990-91 Ernie Delf, Fort Garry 

1991-92 Jim Barrie, Fort Rouge 

1992-93 Joe Dooley, Civic Cal 

1993-94 Thom Fasano, Deer Lodge 

1994-95 Bud Newton, Valour Road 

1995-96 Ray Cook, Springfield 

1996-97 Ron Lloyd, Fort Garry 

1997-98 Gord Boitson, West Kildonan 

1998-99 Bart Jenner, St. Vital 

1999-00 Bill Whiston, Charleswood 

2000-01 Roy Arndt, Falcon Lake 

2001-02 Duncan McAuley, Fort Rouge 

2002-03 Dick Russell, Wildewood 

2003-04 Rick Steckler, Fort Garry 

2004-05 Glen Kirton, Deer Lodge 

2005-06 Nick Myketa, Civic Caledonian 

2006-07 Ed Tarapasky, Victoria 

2007-08 Ray Brown, CFB 

2008-09 Gord Cole, Fort Rouge 

2009-10 William MacDonald, West St. Paul 

2010-11 Gerry Markowich, Fort Garry 

2011-12 William MacDonald, West St. Paul 


susan galbraith MeMorial sPortsManshiP award 

This award is named in memory of Susan Galbraith who had a long time association with junior curling, first 

as a parent watching her three son’s advance through the junior ranks, and second, as a member of MLCA 

Council from 1997-1999. In May 2000 Susan was elected a member of the Management Committee of the 

newly amalgamated Manitoba Curling Association but passed away suddenly in August 2000. 

The winners are selected each year by a vote of all competitors at the Manitoba Canola Growers Junior 

Men’s and Women’s Provincial Championship. The award is presented to two participating junior athletes for 

their demonstration of their commitment to the Fair-Play Code of ethics during the provincial championships. 

Jr. Men 

2001 Tyler Specula Elmwood 

2002 Reid Carruthers St. Vital 

2003 Jason Peters Burntwood 

Corey Manchuk Pembina 

2004 Steven Cook Springfield 

Jason Gunnlaugson Valour Road 

2005 David Kraichy Winkler 

Andrew Hunt Warren 

2006 Kyle Peters Morden 

2007 Braden Zawada Springfield 

2008 Kyle Peters Winnipeg 

2009 Eric Wasylenko Winnipeg 

2010 Scott Peterson Winnipeg 

2011 Scott Peterson Winnipeg 

2012 Derek Blanchard Assiniboine 

Memorial 

Jr. women 

2001 Leigh Adams Selkirk 

2002 Allison Harrigan Shoal Lake 

2003 Jackie Komyshyn Fort Garry 

2004 Kaileigh Strath Souris 

2005 Karen Hodgson Victoria 

2006 Allison Nimik Victoria 


2008 Lori Miscavish Thompson 

2009 Sarah Lund Winnipeg 

2010 Jenna Johnstone Carberry 

2011 Selena Kaatz Ste. Anne 

Rachel Burtnyk Assiniboine Memorial 

2012 Taylor Maida Stonewall 

the edna MoFFat sPirit oF youth Curling sCholarshiP 

Edna Moffat was a Past President and Honourary Life Member of 

the Manitoba Ladies Curling Association. She passed away on April 

17, 1995. Through a trust fund set up by the family of Edna Moffat, 

CurlManitoba is pleased to make a $1,000 scholarship available to a 

junior woman curler in Manitoba. 

Any active junior woman curler entering or currently enrolled in 

post-secondary education may apply if affiliated as a junior during the 

year of application. 

An application form is sent out to all affiliated clubs in September 

as well as being available at the Christmas Bonspiel and junior 

provincial championships. Deadline for receipt of applications is May 1. 

Additional applications are available from the CurlManitoba office. 

The recipient of the 2012 Edna Moffatt Spirit of Youth Curling 

Scholarship is Katherine Doerksen of Morden, Manitoba. 

1996 Kerry Maynes Decker 

1997 Jaclyn Ferris Bowsman 

1998 Amber Narfason Gimli 

1999 Sara Careme Stonewall 

2000 Kari Goodman Benito 

2001 Corinne Suchy Gimli 

2002 Samantha Owen Carman 

2003 Staci Goodman Winnipeg 

2004 Michelle Wadelius Beausejour 

2005 Theresa Cannon Winnipeg 

2006 Sarah Norget Winnipeg 


2008 Jasmine Bracken Petersfield 

2009 Ashley Ewasiuk Forrest 

2010 Breanne Meakin Winnipeg 

2011 Heather Maxted Winnipeg 

2012 Katherine Doerksen Morden 

ashaM CoaChing award 

In 2003 Asham Curling Supplies took over sponsorship 

of the “Coach of the Year” Award formerly sponsored 

by the 3M Corporation. This award is presented 

annually at the Junior Men’s and Junior Women’s 

Championships. All players at each championship are 

invited to vote for their peers whom they feel best 

exemplify high standards of Sportsmanship and the 

Coaching Code of Ethics. One coach of a Junior Men’s 

team and one coach of a Junior Women’s team are 

selected. The recipients of the award in 2012 were 

Dale McEwen at the Junior Women’s Championship 

and Tom Clasper a the Junior Men’s Championship. 

Jr. Men 

Jr. women 

2001 Bernie Shaw Len Komyshyn 

2002 Dennis Bueckert Dennis Adams 

2003 Hilton Wood Jack Grassie 

2004 Tom Clasper Jack Grassie 

2005 Tom Clasper Jim Strath 

2006 Hilton Wood Calvin Edie 

2007 Terry McRae Alex Mowat 

2008 Hilton Wood Len Komyshyn 

2009 Alex Mowat Eric Montford 

2010 Bill Kitching Colin Grenkow 

MB Canola Growers MB Canola Growers 

Jr. Men 

Jr. women 

2011 Albert Bazinet 2011 Rob Meakin 

2012 Tom Clasper 2012 Dale McEwen 

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ConGrAtulAtIons 

to the reCiPients oF the CurlManitoba 

Curling Club volunteer award 2011-2012 

Curling Club ................................................................... reCiPient 

Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club ..............................................................................................Bruce Burton 

Deer Lodge Curling Club...............................................................................................................Cliff Murphy 

East St. Paul Curling Club ............................................................................................ Gary & Penny Kaminski 

Fort Garry Curling Club ..................................................................................................................Kurt Sachse 

Grand Marais Curling Club .................................................................................... Volunteer Bar/Kitchen Staff 

Grandview Curling Club...........................................................................................................Dwight McLean 

Heather Curling Club ........................................................................................................ Dick VanWalleghem 

Manitou Curling Club ...................................................................................................Larry & Marie Seymour 

Pembina Curling Club .............................................................................................................. Sid Greenstone 

Portage Curling Club .................................................................................................................Charlie Grauls 

St. Leon Curling Club .................................................................................................................... Henri Talbot 

St. Vital Curling Club ................................................................................................................Angela Trombo 

Swan River Curling Club .............................................................................................................. Brian Harvey 

Thistle Curling Club .................................................................................................................. Trevor Feltham 

Congratulations Volunteers! 


CAlendAr of events 2012-2013 

Date Event Location 

October 19-21 Canola Jr. Men’s Fall Berth Bonspiel Stonewall 

October 19-21 Canola Jr. Women’s Fall Berth Bonspiel Stonewall 

October 24-28 Lloyd Gunnlaugson Memorial Bonspiel – Sr. Women’s Thistle 

October 26-29 Safeway Berth Bonspiel Gimli 

November 2-4 Canola Jr. Men’s Berth Bonspiel Petersfield 

November 2-4 Canola Jr. Women’s Berth Bonspiel Petersfield 

November 2-5 McDiarmid Lumber Sr. Men’s Bonspiel Heather 

November 9-12 White’s Drug Store Classic – MCT Event Swan River 

November 12-15 Chicken Chef Masters Men’s Berth Bonspiel Fort Garry/Thistle 

November 16-18 Sun Life Financial Junior Challenge Brandon 

November 16-18 Scotties Berth Bonspiel Minnedosa 

November 16-19 Strathcona Sr. Men’s Berth Bonspiel Morden 

November 29 – December 2 Strathcona Senior Men’s Regionals Various Manitoba Clubs 

November 30 – December 2 Canola Jr. Men’s Regionals Various Manitoba Clubs 

November 30 – December 2 Canola Jr. Women’s Regionals Various Manitoba Clubs 

November 30 – December 2 Tim Hortons Senior Women’s Regionals Various Manitoba Clubs 

December 6-9 MCT Championship Beausejour 

December 10-14 Manitoba’s Credit Unions Masters Men’s Regionals Various Manitoba Clubs 

December 13-18 Safeway Championship Regionals Various Manitoba Clubs 

December 14-16 Scotties Regionals presented by Monsanto Various Manitoba Clubs 

December 27-29 Tim Hortons Christmas Youth Bonspiel AMCC-Deer Lodge-Charleswood 

December 27-29 Tim Hortons Christmas Junior Bonspiel AMCC-Deer Lodge-Charleswood 

January 3-7 Canola Jr. Men’s Provincial Championship Brandon 

January 3-7 Canola Jr. Women’s Provincial Champions Brandon 

January 8-10 Brandon Masters Men’s Berth Bonspiel Brandon 

January 10-13 Brandon Men’s Berth Bonspiel Brandon 

January 17-21 MCA Men’s Bonspiel Various Winnipeg Clubs 

January 18-20 CurlManitoba Women’s Bonspiel (no berth) Various Winnipeg Clubs 

January 23-27 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Provincial Championship Stonewall 

Presented by Monsanto 

February 1-3 Chicken Chef Mixed Berth Bonspiel #1 Manitou 

February 1-3 Chicken Chef Mixed Berth Bonspiel #1 The Pas 

February 6-10 Safeway Championship Neepawa 

February 7-9 MHSAA Gladstone 

February 15-17 CurlManitoba U18 Men’s Regionals Various Manitoba Clubs 

February 15-17 CurlManitoba U18 Women’s Regionals Various Manitoba Clubs 

February 21-24 Tim Hortons Senior Women’s Provincial Championship Souris 

February 21-25 Strathcona Senior Men’s Provincial Championship Killarney 

February 28-March 3 Manitoba’s Credit Unions Masters Women’s Provincial East St. Paul 

February 28-March 4 Manitoba’s Credit Unions Masters Men’s Provincial East St. Paul 

March 1-3 Chicken Chef Mixed Berth Bonspiel #2 Glenboro 

March 1-3 Chicken Chef Mixed Berth Bonspiel #2 Rossmere 

March 8-10 CurlManitoba U18 Men’s Provincial Championship TBD 

March 8-10 CurlManitoba U18 Women’s Provincial Championship TBD 

March 8-10 Scotties Berth Bonspiel for 2014 Wildewood 

March 11-17 The Dominion Club Men’s Winnipeg Regional West Kildonan 

March 11-17 The Dominion Club Women’s Winnipeg Regional West Kildonan 

March 15-17 The Dominion Club Men’s Rural Regionals Various Manitoba Clubs 

March 15-17 The Dominion Club Women’s Rural Regionals Various Manitoba Clubs 

March 15-17 Canola Jr. Men’s March Berth Bonspiel for 2014 Selkirk 

March 15-17 Canola Jr. Women’s March Berth Bonspiel for 2014 Selkirk 

March 21-25 Chicken Chef Mixed Provincial Championship Carman 

March 28-30 Tim Hortons Youth Jamboree Deer Lodge-Granite-Wildewood 

April 5-7 Canola Jr. Men’s April Berth Bonspiel for 2014 Gimli 

April 5-7 Canola Jr. Women’s April Berth Bonspiel for 2014 Gimli 

April 5-7 The Dominion Club Men’s Provincial Championship St. Vital 

April 5-7 The Dominion Club Women’s Provincial Championship St. Vital 

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y resby Coutts, thecurler.com 

world silver 

for team robertson 

World Curling Championship Silver Medal 

A represents two things for Neepawa’s Kelly 

Robertson, who skipped his 2011 Canadian 

Senior Men’s champion team to the World Silver in 

Denmark in April 2012. 

First, it is a symbol of the wonderful 

accomplishments of a team assembled a year earlier 

when long time teammates Robertson, Doug Armour 

and Peter Prokopowich were joined by Bob Scales in 

his first year of Senior eligibility. To the team’s 2010- 

11 season of winning the Manitoba and Canadian 

Championships, they added a repeat 2011-12 season 

Manitoba championship. In itself, that was a rare 

feat accomplished only three times in the over 25 

years of Manitoba Senior Men’s sponsorship by the 

Strathcona Trust (Howard Restall 2004 & 05, Barry Fry 

1994 & 95, Norm Houck 1986 & 87). 

But second, for Robertson and his team, that 

Silver Medal will always be a reminder of one shot, 

a shot that won Ireland its first ever World Curling 

medal. Undefeated before the Gold Medal game 

in Denmark, Team Robertson had the hammer 

on the extra end in that final with Ireland (also 

undefeated). Third Peter Prokopowich admitted later 

that he thought they had the game won with two 

shots to come. But as Robertson explains a great 

last shot by the opposing skip changed things. It 

was a last rock raise triple kill and stick by Irish skip 

John Jo Kenny. “Sometimes,” Robertson said “it just 

seems like a team is supposed to win.” 

Even after that great shot, Robertson had a last 

draw shot for victory but was slightly heavy to give 

up a steal of one on his draw which had to bite the 

four foot circle, territory Robertson had owned all 

week. The Canadian team had fought back from a 

4-1 deficit, after giving up a four on the fourth end, 

and led 5-4 after seven. A one for Ireland on the 

home end set up the extra end dramatics. 

Robertson shared his feelings shortly after 

the game with a writer for the World Curling 

Federation’s website. He said, “It’s like the wind has 

been sucked right out of me. They played a good 

game – we gave up a four ender which was a little 

hard to take but we came back. It was a hell of a 

game. Actually, he made a great shot with his first 

one in the extra end. If mine heads a little bit more 

it’s like check-mate and he doesn’t have a shot. I 

had the chance to win it with a draw, I’ve had draw 

weight all week, but it’s the way it goes I guess.” 

The loss ended a remarkable two-year run for 

Robertson, Armour, Prokopowich and Scales who 

played seven championship events, only once losing 

more than one game in an event. In their first season, 

they lost their opening game at the McDiarmid Lumber 

Bonspiel to qualify, were undefeated from there to 

the end of the provincials, and lost only once at the 

Canadian Championship. To qualify for the Worlds, 

their 2010-11 record was 27 wins and 2 losses. 

In their second season, Team Robertson were 

undefeated in the Strathcona Senior Men’s spiel to 

qualify for a provincial championship in which they 

only lost once. They finished 6-5 at the Canadian 

Championship. Their 7-1 World record made for a 

record of 50 wins and 9 losses to win two Manitoba 

Men’s titles, a Canadian championship, and a World 

Silver medal. Impressive! 


y resby Coutts, CurlManitoba President 

MCA Bonspiel celebrates 125 years 

he Grey Cup has been an annual Canadian 

t sports celebration for 100 years. 

The Stanley Cup was awarded fi rst in 1893 and is 

now called an annual affair, although in the early years 

it was a challenge trophy played for more than once 

annually. It also has not been awarded twice: 1919 

due to the flu epidemic and 2005 due to the lockout. 

These two Canadian Sport institutions may have 

the greatest profi le these days but the annual MCA 

Bonspiel had already been running for several years 

when Lord Stanley presented hockey’s most famous 

trophy and for over three decades when Earl Grey 

provided Canadian football’s prestigious trophy. 

And lest Manitoba curlers be too vain about the 

long history of our bonspiel, it bears noting that 

Newfoundland’s Royal St. John’s Regatta, which 

dates to at least 1816 and was probably held earlier 

than that, is North America’s longest running annual 

sporting event. 

Actually 125 years marks the 2013 birth date of 

the Manitoba Branch of the Royal Caledonian Curling 

Club (RCCC). According to the records, a bonspiel 

had been held at Winnipeg for several years before 

seven Manitoba clubs joined forces in an association 

and at that fi rst meeting they resolved to hold a 

‘grand bonspiel’. 

The clubs included two in Winnipeg, Granite 

and Thistle, and fi ve rural community curling 

organizations. These were Stony Mountain, 

Stonewall, Morden, Portage la Prairie and Carberry. 

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Their official first meeting was December 6, 1888. 

This means, of course, the 125 th birthday party of 

the Association should be celebrated on December 

6, 2013 during the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings - 

Canadian Curling Trials. 

The first bonspiel under the auspices of the 

Manitoba Branch of the RCCC was staged in 

March, 1899, making the 2013 bonspiel the 

125 th organized by the Manitoba Branch and the 

subsequent organizations, the Manitoba Curling 

Association and CurlManitoba. 

In the early years, the bonspiel was deemed to 

be an unofficial world championship as curlers from 

across Canada and the northern United States came 

to Winnipeg to play the best curlers in Manitoba 

and from other jurisdictions. 

As early as 1903, it became a truly international 

event when a group of curlers came from Scotland 

for a tour of games across Eastern Canada and 

the northern United States ending at the bonspiel 

in Winnipeg. 

Manitobans also played a key role in the 

establishment of the Macdonalds Brier, a national 

championship for curling. But that did not happen 

until 1927, nearly 30 years after the start of the 

MCA Bonspiel. 

The great names in Manitoba curling are a part 

of the lore and legend of the bonspiel. Curling Hallof-Famers 

Robert Dunbar, Howard Wood Sr., Gordon 

Hudson, Ken Watson, Jimmy Welsh, Billy Walsh, Don 

Duguid, Vic Peters, Jeff Stoughton and Kerry Burtnyk 

are names which show up regularly in the bonspiel’s 

records. In the early years, a bonspiel championship 

was proof a team had reached the pinnacle. As the 

decades passed, it was an event where teams honed 

their skills. It was a stepping stone to greater things. 

Numerous as may be the names of the 

Manitoba legends whose names are engraved on 

bonspiel trophies, as numerous are the names of 

curlers whose one moment of glory came with 

a victory in the bonspiel’s main events, possibly 

earning them the prestigious Grand Aggregate 

trophy. Even more numerous are the names of 

curlers whose names are engraved only once on 

other bonspiel trophies for those are the club 

curlers, the once or twice-a-weekers who, for a 

week, played among and against the best and won. 

The longest running annual bonspiel in the world, 

and still deemed to be the world’s largest, the MCA 

Bonspiel attracted a Guinness record 1,280 teams 

for the 100 th anniversary bonspiel in 1988. That 

number did not include the additional entries in 

Senior events. 

The first bonspiel attracted 62 entries and 

passed 100 entries when the 10 th bonspiel in 1898 

attracted 101 teams. In 1912, at 251, the bonspiel 

was over 200 for the first time. The 50 th bonspiel 

in 1938 set a record at 346; the 75 th in 1963 set 

another record with 680 entries. 

Entries went over 800 for the first time when 

the 1985 bonspiel attracted 848 entries in the 

build-up to the 100 th anniversary. Entries dropped 

back after the big year and in 1994, entries 

were capped at 512. They stayed at that number 

for a decade. In the decade since, the entry 

number declined to 352 in 2012. While small by 

comparison with that record of 25 years earlier, 

it is still a remarkable accomplishment to bring 

together this many teams and this many curlers for 

one bonspiel. 

For the 125 th bonspiel, entries will again be capped 

at 512 and for the last time, in tribute to 125 years 

of history, the bonspiel will be played as a men’s only 

event. In 2014 and beyond, the annual MCA Bonspiel 

must evolve if it wishes to be relevant in Manitoba 

curling in the years ahead. What form that evolution 

will take remains to be seen. 

In the meantime, from January 17-21, 2013 the 

ice in 25 Winnipeg and nearby community curling 

centres will once again provide opportunities 

for all comers: the opportunity to play the game 

in many clubs and under varying, sometimes 

challenging, ice conditions; the opportunity to 

walk on to the ice perhaps to find their opponent 

is a champion whose exploits they have admired 

for years; the opportunity to share the game they 

love with others equally passionate about curling. 

And when it is over, the last team standing 

in the 125 th annual MCA Bonspiel may well be 

a Manitoba curling legend and past champion 

joining Mike Riley (100 th Grand Aggregate), Don 

Duguid (75 th Grand Aggregate), Ab Gowanlock 

(50 th Grand Aggregate), and Mac Braden (25 th 

Grand Aggregate). 

But perhaps it will be some lesser known. Who 

knows – perhaps it will be you! 

Entries are open through the CurlManitoba 

electronic entry process at www.curlmanitoba.org. 


o’grady Challenge 

recap of seasons 2010-11 and 2011-12 

he beautiful O’Grady Trophy presented for 

t the first time in Winnipeg back in 1908, is 

on display in the Manitoba Curling Hall-of-Fame. 

The O’Grady has been in continuous competition 

ever since, and challenges are governed by Trustees 

on behalf of CurlManitoba, and are open to all 

affiliated curling clubs. 

A record of every challenge is kept in log books 

which travel with the holders, and each participant 

receives a unique O’Grady competitor pin embossed 

with the year of competition. A complete history 

of the event, including results of all matches right 

up to the end of last season, can be found on the 

CurlManitoba website under “Other Competitions”. 

The 2010-11 season began with match #1422 

when Pembina CC (as holders from the prior year) 

travelled to Morden where they defeated the boys 

from Morden Curling Club. 

December 19, 2010 featured a match with two 

O’Grady Trustees – Don Stewart from Manitou and 

Ron Lloyd from Fort Garry – facing each other; 

possibly the first time for such an occurrence. This 

match happened at the end of the same week that 

our fellow Trustee Jim Sproule passed away. Jim 

must have been pulling for Don, as the boys from 

Manitou defeated the Fort Garry teams. After the 

match and a friendly hour, a delicious roast beef 

dinner was served to all, before the Fort Garry boys 

headed home to Winnipeg. 

A highlight of this season was a great run by the 

Elmwood Club in their 100 th anniversary year. In 

match #1431 they hosted and defeated Treherne, and 

then went on to win five more matches before being 

stopped by Beausejour. Congratulations fellows! 

The sad part of the season was the passing of Jim 

Sproule of Thistle – an O’Grady Trustee for 15 years. 

Jim’s main ambition when coming on board was 

to compile and make available all of the statistics 

from some 1,400 match sheets. One of the benefits 

of Jim’s efforts is that each curling club now has a 

complete list of all the players who represented them 

over the past 100+ years of O’Grady competition. Jim 

also championed Col. 

O’Grady’s election 

into the Hall-of-Fame 

in 2010. 

Two new Trustees, 

Ron Margolis of 

Charleswood (first 

O’Grady appearance 

in 1999) and Rod 

MacKay of Fort Garry (first O’Grady appearance in 

2005), both past directors of the provincial curling 

association, joined Ron Lloyd and Don Stewart in 

2010, to help steward the O’Grady competition in the 

years ahead. 

2011-12 began with the Granite as holders, 

and the season included the first every appearance 

by the Argyle Curling Club – who challenged and 

hosted Selkirk. Unfortunately for Argyle, the Selkirk 

boys were in the midst of an 11 match run that 

finally ended in Morden at the end of February, and 

also included travels to Teulon, Treherne, Glenboro, 

Carberry, Hartney, and Roland, as well as three visits 

to Winnipeg clubs. 

Other multiple winners during the season 

included Portage and Morden. 

At season’s end, the O’Grady title was held by the 

Pembina club, who coincidentally won their very first 

challenge for the O’Grady trophy back in March of 

1962 – almost exactly 50 years ago. Pembina carried 

the “O’Grady briefcase” containing travelling plaque 

and log book to match #1462 at the home of the 

next season’s first challenger in the fall of 2012. 

For further information on the O’Grady Challenge, 

please contact any of the Trustees: 

Ron Margolis 

(204) 295-0163 ron@margoliscapital.com 

Ron Lloyd 

(204) 255-6495 

Don Stewart 

(204) 242-2910 ldstew@mts.net 

Rod Mackay 

(204) 255-8307 Rodmack@mts.net 

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y derek oryniak 

My experience at the 2012 

winter youth olympic games 

anuary 13, 2012. It is hard to describe the 

J feeling of walking into Bergisal Stadium in 

Innsbruck, Austria, together with 1,100 athletes from 

70 countries, in front of 15,000 spectators for the 

opening ceremonies of the first ever Winter Youth 

Olympic Games. Unbelievable, a dream come true, and 

surreal are just a few thoughts that come to mind. 

Participating in the first ever Winter Youth 

Olympic Games in January 2012 was an experience 

I will never forget. My teammates, from all parts 

of Canada, and fellow curling competitors, aged 

14-18 from 16 countries, all shared the same goal. 

We wanted to win an Olympic medal, but equally 

wanted to learn about each other and enjoy the 

wonderful opportunity we had been given. There 

was a true sense of sportsmanship and friendship 

amongst the athletes. 

Participating in an Olympics means you are not only 

part of your own sports team but a member of the 

whole Canadian Olympic team. Two of my roommates 

were hockey players and I remember being as excited 

for them when they won their bronze medal as I was 

when our curling team won ours. 

Winning a bronze medal, in a drama filled game 

against a great Swedish team, is something I will 

remember for the rest of my life. It was an honour 

to find out that in winning bronze, it became the 

first ever medal won by Canada at a Youth Olympic 

Games, summer or winter. Our Canadian team went 

on to win nine medals in total in Innsbruck. 

Although winning a medal was the ultimate 

highlight, the lasting international friendships and 

overall experience of participating in an Olympics 

was far more valuable. The International Olympic 

Committee decided to create Youth Olympic Games 

(YOG), with the vision of a new event designed to 

inspire young people all around the world to do 

sport and adopt and live by the Olympic Values of 

Excellence, Respect and Friendship. I can tell you from 

my experience they succeeded with flying colours! 


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2012 Provincial Champions

CAnolA 

Junior Men’s ChaMPionshiP 

West KIldonAn CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Bill Ross – Manitoba Canola Growers, Kyle Doering, Colton Lott, Derek Oryniak, 

Lucas Van Den Bosch, Kyle Kurz (missing), Calvin Edie – Coach, Bill Biehl – CurlManitoba 

fInAlIsts 

Fort Rouge Curling Club – Joey Witherspoon, Connor Njegovan, 

Taylor McIntyre, Brett Brezden, Tom Clasper – Coach 

urlManitoba provided the winners of the 

C Provincial Championship with Manitoba 

bison crests, provincial jackets and shirts, individual 

plaques, a travel grant and a banner to be hung 

in their home club. The finalists also received individual 

plaques provided by CurlManitoba. 

The winner of the Junior Men’s Championship 

represents the province at the M&M Meat Shop 

Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s Championship. 

In 2011-2012, the Championship was hosted by 

the West Kildonan Curling Club. The Kyle Doering 

team from the West Kildonan Curling Club defeated 

the Joey Witherspoon team from the Fort Rouge 

Curling Club, to win the Junior Men’s title. At the 

M&M Canadian Junior Championships the Doering 

team finished with a record of 9 and 3, good 

enough to play in a tie-breaker game against Nova 

Scotia. They defeated Nova Scotia by a score of 9-4 

and went on to the semi-final where they played 

Northern Ontario. Doering was defeated by a score 

of 7-3 but still earned the bronze medal. 

The 2012-2013 Juniors will be hosted by the 

Brandon Curling Club from January 3-7, 2013. The 

M&M Meat Shop Junior Men’s and Women’s Canadian 

Championship will be held in Fort McMurray, 

Alberta from February 2-10, 2013. The World Junior 

Championship will be held in Sochi, Russia from 

February 28 - March 10, 2013. 

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CAnolA 

Junior woMen’s ChaMPionshiP 

st. vItAl CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Roberta Galbraith – Manitoba Canola Growers, Shannon Birchard, 

Selena Kaatz, Kristin MacCuish, Mariah Mondor, Lance Wadelius – Coach 

fInAlIsts 

Victoria Curling Club – Alyssa Vandepoele, Kate Cameron, 

Abby Ackland, Sheyna Andries, Dave Petursson – Coach 

C 

urlManitoba provides the winners of the 

Provincial Championship with the Manitoba 

bison crests, provincial jackets and shirts, 

individual plaques, a travel grant and a banner 

to be hung in their home club. The finalist also 

received individual plaques. 

The winner of The Junior Women’s Championship 

represents the province at the M&M Meat Shop 

Canadian Junior Championship. 

In 2011-2012, the championship was hosted by 

the Minnedosa Curling Club. The Junior Women’s 

champion was the Shannon Birchard team from the 

St. Vital Curling Club who defeated Alyssa Vandepoele 

of the Victoria Curling Club in the final. 

At the M&M Meat Shop Junior Canadian Championships 

the Birchard team finished the round robin 

with a record of 10 and 2 which gave them a first 

place finish and a bye to the final. Shannon and 

her team played in the final game against Alberta 

and lost 12-6 but brought home a silver medal. 

The 2012-2013 Junior Women’s Provincial will 

be hosted by the Brandon Curling Club from 

January 3-7, 2013. The M&M Meat Shop Junior 

Men’s and Women’s Canadian Championship 

will be held in Fort McMurray, Alberta from 

February 2-10, 2013. The World Junior Curling 

Championship will be held in Sochi, Russia from 

February 28 - March 10, 2013. 


sAfeWAy 

ChaMPionshiP 

brAndon CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Resby Coutts – CurlManitoba President, Rob Fowler, Allan Lyburn, Richard Daneault, 

Derek Samagalski, Ken Shaw – Dauphin Store Manager, Canada Safeway 

fInAlIsts 

Assiniboine Memorial – Mike McEwen, B.J. Neufeld, 

Matt Wozniak, Denni Neufeld, Chris Neufeld – Coach 

C 

anada Safeway Limited is proud to be the 

title sponsor of the Safeway Championship 

of Provincial Men’s Curling. Safeway’s involvement 

in curling dates back to 1991 when they 

were the title sponsor of the 1991 Safeway World 

Curling Championships played in Winnipeg. 

The 2011-2012 season marked the 18 th year 

that Canada Safeway has been the title sponsor 

of the Provincial Men’s Curling Championship. 

CurlManitoba presents the winning team 

with keeper trophies a championship banner 

to be hung in the winner’s home club, the 

coveted purple hearts as well as the Manitoba 

bison crests. 

The winner of the Safeway Championship 

Trophy (Manitoba) represents the province at the 

Tim Hortons Brier, the Canadian Men’s Curling 

Championship. 

Last year’s championship was played at the Credit 

Union Place in Dauphin, where the Rob Fowler 

team from the Brandon Curling Club defeated the 

Mike McEwen team from the Assiniboine Memorial 

Curling Club in the final. The Fowler team went on to 

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where they finished with 

a record of 8 and 3 to finish second over all. They 

played in the 1 versus 2 game and lost to Ontario’s 

Glenn Howard. Fowler dropped to play in the semifinal 

game against Kevin Koe of Alberta. Kevin Koe 

defeated Fowler by a score of 8-6. Fowler defeated 

Jamie Koe of the Northwest Territories to earn the 

bronze medal. Glenn Howard of Ontario defeated 

Alberta’s Kevin Koe to win the Brier final. 

The 2012-2013 Safeway Championship will be 

played at Yellowhead Center in Neepawa from 

February 6-10, 2013. The Brier will be held in 

Edmonton, Alberta from March 2-10, 2013. 


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steWArt troPhIes All-stAr AWArds PrevIous WInners 

YEAR SkIp THIRD SECOND LEAD 

1997 ..............Kerry Burtnyk ................................ Andy Stewart .................................Rob Meakin ...................................Keith Fenton 

1998 ..............Dale Duguid .................................. Jeff Ryan ........................................Mark Taylor ....................................Keith Fenton 

1999 ..............Jeff Stoughton ............................... Peter Nicholls.................................Dean Dunstone ..............................Doug Armstrong 

2000 ..............Murray Warren .............................. Dave Smith ....................................Dale Michie ....................................Steve Gould 

2001 ..............Kerry Burtnyk ................................ Dean Moxham...............................Chris Neufeld .................................Rick Blight 

2002 ..............Mark Lukowich ............................. Chris Suchy ....................................Kelly Tibble .....................................A.J. Girardin 

2003 ..............John Bubbs ................................... Ross Derksen .................................Ross McFadyen ..............................Dan Kelsch 

2004 ..............Brent Scales .................................. Jon Mead ......................................Garry Van Den Berghe....................Steve Gould 

2005 ..............Randy Dutiaume ........................... Kyle Werenich ................................Rob Fowler.....................................Cory Naharnie 

2006 ..............Jeff Stoughton ............................... Jason Gunnlaugson .......................Bryan Galbraith ..............................Steve Gould 

2007 ..............Jeff Stoughton ............................... Jason Gunnlaugson .......................Rob Fowler.....................................Steve Gould 

2008 ..............David Bohn ................................... Dan Kammerlock ...........................Richard Daneault ...........................Keith Fenton 

2009 ..............Reid Carruthers ............................. Kevin Park .....................................Rob Fowler ....................................Denni Neufeld 

2010 ..............Jeff Stoughton ............................... B.J. Neufeld ...................................Matt Wozniak ................................Denni Neufeld 

2011 ..............Terry McNamee ............................. Vic Peters .......................................Reid Carruthers ..............................Steve Gould 

2012 ..............William Lyburn .............................. Allan Lyburn ..................................Matt Wozniak ................................Denni Neufeld 


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sCottIes tournAment of heArts 

woMen’s ChaMPionshiP 

Presented by Monsanto Canada inC. 


(L-R) Resby Coutts – CurlManitoba President, Jennifer Jones, 

Kaitlyn Lawes, Jill Officer, Dawn Askin, Rynie Nachtigall – Kruger Products 

fInAlIsts: 

Morden Curling Club – Chelsea Carey, Kristy McDonald, 

Kristen Foster, Lindsay Titheridge, Dan Carey – Coach 

t 

he Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts 

Provincial Women’s Curling Championship 

is sponsored by Kruger Products. Kruger Products 

sponsorship of ladies curling at the provincial and 

national levels in Canada dates back to 1982. 

The 2011-2012 season was the 31 st year as 

title sponsor of the Provincial Women’s Curling 

Championship. 

Kruger Products presents to the winning team, 

gold pendants and the runner-up with silver 

pendants. They will add a diamond to this pendant 

for every additional trip an individual makes to 

the Canadian Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They 

also provide on-ice apparel to each participating 

provincial winner. The team is also provided a banner 

to hang in their home club as a reminder of their 

championship. 

The winner of the Manitoba Scotties Tournament 

of Hearts represents the province at the National 

Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the Canadian Ladies 

Curling Championship. 

The 2011-2012 Manitoba Scotties Tournament 

of Hearts was hosted by the PCU Centre in 

Portage, Manitoba from January 25-29, 2012. 

The Jennifer Jones team from the St. Vital Curling 

Club defeated the Chelsea Carey team from the 

Morden Curling Club in the final. The Jones team 

played at the National Scotties Tournament of 

Hearts in Red Deer, Alberta where they finished 

with a record of 9 and 2 and first overall in the 

round robin. The Jones team played BC in the one 

versus two game and lost 7-5. Jones dropped to 

the semi-final and played Alberta. They lost to 

Alberta 6-5 in an extra end measurement. This 

loss put them in the bronze medal game against 

Quebec where they defeated them 8-6 to earn 

the bronze medal. 

The 2012-2013 Manitoba Scotties Tournament 

of Hearts will be played in Stonewall, Manitoba 

from January 23-27, 2013. The National Scotties 

Tournament of Hearts will be held in Kingston, 

Ontario from February 16-24, 2013. 


the 2012 sCottIes tournAment 

oF hearts all-star awards 

(L-R) Paul Wiecek – Winnipeg Free Press, Lindsay Titheridge (Morden), 

Ainsley Champagne (Fort Rouge), Karen Klein (Fort Rouge), Barb Spencer (Fort Rouge), 

Elaine Hunt – Scotties Tournament of Hearts CurlManitoba Liaison 

tewart Trophies & Engraving Ltd. are pleased 

s to sponsor The Scotties Tournament of 

Hearts All-Star Awards. At The Scotties Tournament 

of Hearts Provincial Championship presented by 

Monsanto Canada, the Manitoba Curling Media 

Association selects an All-Star team from among 

the 16 participating teams. Those selected receive 

plaques donated by Stewart Trophies. 

sCottIes tournAment of heArts All-stAr AWArds WInners 

YEAR SkIp THIRD SECOND LEAD 

2001 ..............Jennifer Jones ............................... Jill Thurston....................................Lynn Fallis-Kurz ..............................Alison Harvey 

2002 ..............Linda VanDaele ............................. Karen Porritt ..................................Jill Officer .......................................Lana Watson 

2003 ..............Barb Spencer................................. Janet Harvey ..................................Lynn Fallis-Kurz ..............................Alison Harvey 

2004 ..............Lois Fowler .................................... Darcy Robertson ............................Maureen Bonar ..............................Pam Kolton 

2005 ..............Kristy Jenion .................................. Tasha Hunter ................................Maureen Bonar ..............................Cathy Gauthier 

2006 ..............Janet Harvey ................................. Jill Thurston....................................Susan Baleja ..................................Raunora Westcott 

2007 ..............Darcy Robertson............................ Karen Klein ....................................Rhonda Ritchie ..............................Tammy Mowat 

2008 ..............Terry Ursel ..................................... Kristen Williamson .........................Jill Officer .......................................Dawn Askin 

2009 ..............Kristy Jenion .................................. Janice Blair ....................................Brette Richards .............................. Lindsay Titheridge 

2010 ..............Janet Harvey ................................. Colleen Kilgallen ............................Leslie Wilson ..................................Carey Kirby 

2011 ..............Karen Rosser ................................. Kristy Jenion ..................................Kristen Foster .................................Raunora Westcott 

2012 ..............Barb Spencer................................. Karen Klein ....................................Ainsley Champagne .......................Lindsay Titheridge 

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ChICKen Chef 

Mixed ChaMPionshiP 


(L-R) Jeff Epp – Chicken Chef, Terry McNamee, 

Kerri Einarson, Kyle Einarson, Stacey Fordyce, Bill Biehl – CurlManitoba 

fInAlIsts: 

Fort Rouge – David Kraichy, Kate Cameron, 

Kody Janzen, Kelsey Hinds, Erika Sigurdson 

t 

he Chicken Chef Mixed Championship is held in 

the spring to declare Manitoba’s representative 

at the following year’s Canadian Mixed Championship. 

In addition to the Championship trophy the 

winner and runner-up receive individual plaques. 

The winners also receive the Manitoba bison crests, 

provincial jackets and shirts, a travel grant and a 

banner to hang in their club. 

At the 2012 Canadian Championship held in 

Sudbury, Ontario, the Manitoba team skipped by 

Sean Grassie from the Deer Lodge Curling Club 

finished with a record of 8 and 5 in the round robin 

and just out of the playoffs. 

The 2013 Chicken Chef Provincial Mixed 

Championship was held at the Fort Rouge Curling 

Club. The Brandon Curling Club’s Terry McNamee 

team finished the championship with a final game 

victory over the David Kraichy team from the 

Fort Rouge Curling Club. The team will represent 

Manitoba at the Canadian Mixed Championship in 

Montreal, Quebec, November 15-24, 2012. 

The 2014 Chicken Chef Provincial Mixed 

Championship will be played at the Carman Curling 

Club, from March 21-25, 2013. 


strAthConA senIor men’s ChAmPIonshIP 

Presented by MCdiarMid luMber 

neePAWA CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Resby Coutts – CurlManitoba President, 

Kelly Robertson, Doug Armour, Peter Prokopowich, Bob Scales 

fInAlIsts: 

Deloraine – Murray Warren, Lorne Sambrook, Terry Warren, Reg Warren 

he Manitoba Senior Men’s Championship for 

t men 50 years and over is run under the name 

Strathcona Senior Men’s Championship. In April 1985, 

the Strathcona Curling Club, through its trustees Jack 

Callum, Bob Scales, and Bruce Hudson, presented 

trust funds to the MCA to sponsor the Provincial 

Senior Men’s Curling Championships in perpetuity. 

The Strathcona Trophy is presented for annual 

competition commencing with the 1985-86 season 

and is to recognize the contribution to curling by the 

Strathcona at the executive and competitive levels 

nationally, provincially and locally. 

In addition to the trophy the winner and runner-up 

receive individual plaques. The winners also receive 

Manitoba bison crests, provincial jackets and shirts 

and a travel grant. A banner is also presented to the 

winning team to hang in their club as a reminder of 

their success. 

The winner of the Strathcona Senior Men’s Provincial 

Championship will represent Manitoba at the 

Canadian Senior Men’s Championship. 

Last year’s provincial championship was played at 

the Beausejour Curling Club, where the Kelly Robertson 

team from the Neepawa Curling Club defeated 

the Murray Warren team from the Deloraine Curling 

Club to claim the Senior Championship. They went on 

to the Canadian Championship held in Abbotsford, 

BC where they finished with a record of 6 and 5 and 

out of the playoffs. 

A World Senior Men’s and Women’s Championship 

was played in Taarnby, Denmark from April 14-21, 

2012. Kelly Robertson represented Canada and went 

through the round robin with a record of 6-0. He played 

Sweden in the semi-final and defeated them by a score 

of 9-5 and advanced to the final against Ireland. The 

Robertson team lost in the final to Ireland by a score of 

6-5 in an extra end to bring home a silver medal. 

The 2012-2013 Strathcona Senior Men’s Championship 

will be played at the Killarney Curling Club 

from February 21-25, 2013. The Canadian Senior 

Men’s Championship will be held in Summerside, PEI 

from March 16-24, 2013. 

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strAthConA senIor men’s ChAmPIonshIP 

Presented by MCdiarMid luMber 

2011 

ChAmPIons 

This photo and write-up are 

a correction from the 

2011-2012 Yearbook. 

CurlManitoba and Craig Kelman 

and Associates apologizes 

for the error. 

neePAWA CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Kelly Robertson, Doug Armour, Peter Prokopowich, Bob Scales 

fInAlIsts: 

Fort Rouge – John Bubbs, Garry DeBlonde, Gary Smith, Dean Care, Russ Wookey 

he Manitoba Senior Men’s Championship 

t for men 50 years and over is run under the 

name Strathcona Senior Men’s Championship. In 

April 1985, the Strathcona Curling Club, through 

its trustees Jack Callum, Lyle Henry, and Bruce 

Hudson, presented trust funds to the MCA to 

sponsor the Provincial Senior Men’s Curling 

Championships in perpetuity. 

The Strathcona Trophy is presented for annual 

competition commencing with the 1985-86 season 

and is to recognise the contribution to curling by 

the Strathcona at the executive and competitive 

levels nationally, provincially and locally. 

In addition to the trophy the winner and runnerup 

receive individual plaques. The winners also 

receive Buffalo crests, provincial jackets, and shirts. 

A banner is also presented to the winning team to 

hang in their club as a reminder of their success. 

The winner of the Strathcona Senior Men’s 

Provincial Championship will represent Manitoba 

at the Canadian Senior Men’s Championship. 

Last year’s provincial championship was played 

at the Heather Curling Club, where the Kelly 

Robertson team from the Neepawa Curling Club 

defeated the John Bubbs team from the Fort Rouge 

Curling Club to claim the Senior Championship. 

They went on to the Canadian Championship held 

in Digby, Nova Scotia where they finished with a 

record of 10 and 1 and in first place which gave 

them a bye to the final. They played Alberta in 

the final and defeated them by a score of 7 to 5. 

They will compete at the World Senior Men’s 

Championship in Taarnby, Denmark from April 

14-21, 2012. 

A World Senior Men’s and Women’s 

Championship was played in St. Paul, U.S.A. April 

15-24, 2011. 

The 2011-2012 Strathcona Senior Men’s Championship 

will be played at the Beausejour Curling 

Club from February 23-27, 2012. The Canadian 

Senior Men’s Championship will be held in Abbotsford, 

BC from March 17-24, 2012. 


tIm hortons 

senior woMen’s ChaMPionshiP 

stoneWAll CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Laurie Deprez, Darlene Sangster, Laurie Ellwood, Wendy Lischka 

fInAlIsts: 

Brandon – Lois Fowler, Gwen Wooley, Lori Manning, 

Joan Robertson, Jill Hazlewood, Brian Moffat – Coach 

he winner and runner-up receive individual 

t plaques. The winners will receive the 

Championship Trophy, Manitoba bison crests, 

provincial jackets and shirts, a travel grant and a 

banner to hang in their club. 

The winner of the Senior Women’s Provincial 

Championship represents Manitoba at the Canadian 

Senior Women’s Championship. 

Last year’s provincial championship was played at 

the Stonewall Curling Club where the Laurie Deprez 

team from the Stonewall Curling Club defeated the 

Lois Fowler team from the Brandon Curling Club to 

capture the Senior Women’s title. They went on to 

the Canadian Championship held in Abbotsford, BC 

where they finished with a record of 5 and 6 and 

out of the playoffs. The final was won by the Cathy 

King team from Alberta. 

There was a World Senior Men’s and Women’s 

Championship held in Taarnby, Denmark from April 

14-21, 2012. 

The 2012-2013 Senior Women’s Championship 

will be played at the Souris Curling Club from 

February 21-24, 2013. The Canadian Senior Women’s 

Championship will be held in Summerside, PEI from 

March 16-24, 2013. 

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mAnItobA’s CredIt unIons 

Masters woMen’s ChaMPionshiP 


(L-R), Joyce McDougall, Linda Van Daele, Cheryl Orr, Karen Dunbar 

fInAlIsts: 

Heather – Rita Vandevyvere, Clarice Fitzpatrick, Bonnie Jakilazek, Leslie McMahon 

he 1999-2000 season was the first year of this 

t competition. In 2001 Manitoba’s Credit Union 

sponsored the Manitoba Diamond Ladies Provincial 

Championship for women 60 years and over. The 

name was formally changed to Manitoba’s Credit 

Unions Masters Women’s Championship for the 

2005-2006 season. 

In addition to the trophy the winner and finalist 

receive individual plaques. The winner also receives the 

Manitoba bison crests, provincial jackets and shirts, a 

travel grant and a banner to hang in their club. 

The winner of the Masters Women’s Provincial 

Championship represents Manitoba at the Canadian 

Open Masters Championship to declare the 

Canadian champion. 

The 2012 Championship was played at the 

Riverview Curling Club, Brandon, Manitoba where 

the Joyce McDougall team from the Brandon Curling 

Club defeated the Rita Vandevyvere team from the 

Heather Curling Club to claim the Masters Women’s 

Championship. They competed at the Canadian 

Open Championship held in Montreal, Quebec. 

They finished with a record of 6 wins and 3 losses, 

which secured a spot in the semi-final game against 

Ontario. Ontario defeated McDougall in the semi-final 

by a score 9-6, which dropped them to the bronze 

medal game against Northern Ontario. Northern 

Ontario claimed the bronze medal by defeating 

Manitoba 10-7. 

The 2012-2013 Provincial Masters Women’s 

Championship will be played at the East St. Paul 

Curling Club, Manitoba from February 28 - March 3, 

2013. The Canadian Open Masters Championship will 

be held in Thunder Bay, ON from April 18-14, 2013. 


Manitoba’s Credit Unions 

Proud sponsors of the Masters Men’s and 

Masters Women’s Provincial Championships 

Access Credit Union | Austin Credit Union | Beautiful Plains Credit Union 

Cambrian Credit Union | Casera Credit Union | Crocus Credit Union 

Dauphin Plains Credit Union | Entegra Credit Union | Erickson Credit Union 

Flin Flon Credit Union | Grandview Credit Union | La Salle Credit Union 

Minnedosa Credit Union | Noventis Credit Union | Oak Bank Credit Union 

Portage Credit Union | Roblin Credit Union | Sanford Credit Union 

Starbuck Credit Union | Steinbach Credit Union | Strathclair Credit Union 

Sunrise Credit Union | Swan Valley Credit Union | Vanguard Credit Union 

Westoba Credit Union | Winnipeg Police Credit Union

mAnItobA’s CredIt unIons 

Masters Men’s ChaMPionshiP 

fort rouGe CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Ron Westcott, Bob Jenion, Penny Johnson – Manitoba’s Credit Unions, 

Bob Boughey, Gary Smith, Garry Van De Kerckhove – CurlManitoba 

fInAlIsts: 

Virden Curling Club – Murray Duncan, Sandy Ritchie, Roy Draper, Jim Lyons, Bill Barkley 

t 

he Manitoba Masters Provincial Championship 

is sponsored by Manitoba’s Credit Unions. 

The Masters Championship for men 60 years and 

over was established back in 1982. It originally was 

called the A.A. Alex Williamson Memorial Shield in 

honour of a good friend of curling and the long time 

Secretary Treasurer of the Association. 

In 1997-98, Manitoba’s Credit Unions became 

sponsors for the championship and it was named 

the Manitoba’s Credit Unions Masters Provincial 

Championship. 

In addition to the trophy the winner and runner-up 

receive individual plaques. The winners also receive the 

Manitoba bison crests, provincial jackets and shirts, a 

travel grant and a banner to hang in their club. 

The winner of the Manitoba’s Credit Union 

Masters Provincial Championship represents 

Manitoba at the Canadian Open Masters 

Championship. 

Last year’s championship was played at the Swan 

Lake Curling Club, where the Ron Westcott team 

from the Fort Rouge Curling Club defeated the 

Murray Duncan team from the Virden Curling Club 

to claim the Masters championship. Ron Westcott 

went on to the Canadian Open Championship held 

in Montreal, Quebec where they finished the round 

robin with a record of 7 wins and 1 loss in their pool. 

This gave them a first place finish and a spot in the 

semi-final game against Quebec. They lost to Quebec 

by a score of 5-4 and dropped to play Saskatchewan 

in the bronze medal game. They defeated 

Saskatchewan 6-3 to earn the bronze medal. 

The 2012-2013 Provincial Masters Championship 

will be played in East St. Paul, Manitoba from 

February 28 - March 4, 2013. The Canadian Open 

Masters Championship will be held in Thunder Bay, ON 

from April 8-14, 2013. 


domInIon 

Curling Club ChaMPionshiP 

t 

he Dominion Curling Club Championship 

is an annual event for men’s and women’s 

curling teams who have won their respective local 

club championships. Winning teams from the event 

will be “The Dominion Club Champions” and will 

play down to produce a provincial/territory champion 

from all ten provinces and three territories, plus a 

separate entry for Northern Ontario, who will then 

compete at the national level. 

The Dominion Curling Club Championship is 

fully funded by The Dominion. Any profit from this 

event will be redirected to the Canadian Paraplegic 

Association (CPA), other charities The Dominion may 

choose, or to developmental curling initiatives in 

various local communities. 

The Dominion Curling Club Championship gives 

grass roots curling teams from every corner of the 

country an opportunity to compete in provincial and 

national level competition. Club curlers are those who 

enjoy the sport recreationally, supporting club leagues 

on a regular basis from September to April. Now, 

these teams will have a major venue to demonstrate 

their skill against other curling clubs in their province/ 

territory and country. Winners receive jackets, Manitoba 

bison crests, shirts, a championship banner and 

a fully funded trip to the national cwhampionship. 

To maintain the spirit of this event, each club 

participating should ensure that their representation 

at The Dominion Curling Club Championship meets 

eligibility requirements. 

2012 domInIon Men’s ProvinCial ChaMPions 


(L-R) Resby Coutts – CurlManitoba 

President, Steve Irwin, Justin Rabe, 

Travis Brooks, Cody Rabe 

2012 domInIon woMen’s ProvinCial ChaMPions 

thIstle CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Resby Coutts – CurlManitoba 

President, Lori Pelissier, Heather Ruby, 

Shelley Smith, Sandy Maskiw 

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2011 domInIon woMen’s Canadian ChaMPions 

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GrAnIte CurlInG Club 

Meghan Armit, Nikki Hawrylyshen, 

Sarah Lund and Nadine Cabak 

Ralph played in the 2011 Canadian 

Dominion Championship in November 

of 2011 and defeated Ontario in the 

fi nal to earn the Gold medal. 

C 

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CHARLESWOOD CURLING CLUB 

“Home of Hospitality” 

1946-2012 

4000 Grant Avenue 

Ph: 832-2333 Fax: 896-5910 

Canteen/Caterer: 832-0330 


tIm hortons 

Manitoba youth ProvinCial Curling ChaMPionshiP 

t 

he Manitoba Youth Provincial Curling 

Championship is sponsored by Tim Hortons. 

The championship offers two competitions, 16 and 

under girls and 16 and under boys. Teams represent 

their respective Sport Regions. This past year was the 

13 th year of this competition. 

The winners each receive a plaque, jacket, 

shirt and a Manitoba bison crest; and a banner 

to hang in their club. The winners will go on to 

represent Manitoba at the Optimists International 

Championship. 

The 2013 Provincial Youth Curling Championships 

will be played at various city of Winnipeg curling clubs 

during Spring Break from March 28-30, 2013. 

16 and under girls 

PrevIous WInners 

2000 - Alison Nimik, Winnipeg Region 

2001 - Rhonda Varnes, Winnipeg Region 

2002 - Mary Jane McKenzie, Winnipeg Region 

2003 - Kaitlyn Lawes, Winnipeg Region 

2004 - Teresa Cannon, Winnipeg Region 

2005 - Kaitlyn Lawes, Winnipeg Region 

2006 - Breanne Meakin, Winnipeg Region 

2007 - Breanne Meakin, Winnipeg Region 

2008 - Kate Cameron, Winnipeg Region 

2009 - Briane Meilleur, Winnipeg Region 

WInnIPeG 

(L-R) Kayla Curtis, Jordyn McIntyre, 

Rachel Morris, Ken Curtis – Coach 

fInAlIsts: InterlAKe 

Rebecca Lamb, Taylor Maida, 

Jenna Boisvert, Katrina Thiessen, 

Rob Lamb – Coach 

2010 - Shannon Birchard, Winnipeg Region 

2011 - Rachel Burtnyk, Winnipeg Region 

2012 - Kayla Curtis, Winnipeg Region 

16 and under boys 

WInnIPeG 

(L-R) Calvin Edie – Coach, 

Kyle Doering, Colton Lott, 

Braden Calvert, Kyle Kurz 


2000 - Matt Wozniak, Winnipeg Region 

2001 - David Kraichy, Winnipeg Region 

2002 - Adam Norget, Winnipeg Region 

2003 - Kyle Flett, Interlake Region 

2004 - Ryan Thomson, Central Region 

2005 - Jim Coleman, Winnipeg Region 

2006 - Brian Thomson, Winnipeg Region 

2007 - Connor Njegovan, Winnipeg Region 

2008 - Dylan Gosseau, Winnipeg Region 

2009 - Daniel Birchard, Winnipeg Region 

fInAlIsts: WInnIPeG 

Matt Dunstone, Cole Peters, 

Connor McIntyre, Robbie Gordon, 

Wilf Peters – Coach 

2010 - Cody Watling, Winnipeg Region 

2011 - Kyle Doering, Winnipeg Region 

2012 - Kyle Doering, Winnipeg Region 

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hIGh sChool 

Curling ChaMPionshiPs 

GIrls – morden ColleGIAte 

Bob Agnew – Coach, Amy Agnew – Skip, Katherine Doerksen – Third, 

Jaidyn Graham – Second, Jaylyn Hartry – Lead 

boys – steInbACh ChrIstIAn 

Wilf Peters – Coach, Cole Peters – Skip, Peter Brandt – Third, 

Dylan Konrad – Second, Mark Brandt – Lead, Joseph Grauer – Fifth 

he Manitoba High School Boys and 

t Girls Championship is run under the 

direction of the Manitoba High Schools Athletic 

Association (MHSAA). It is open to competition 

to high schools within Manitoba. There are two 

categories, one for boys teams and one for girls 

teams from the various zones. 

The winning school receives a championship 

banner and the team members receive 

Association medals and championship t-shirts. 

The 2011/2012 championship was played in 

Swan Lake/Pilot Mound, Manitoba. 

The 2012/2013 championship is to be played in 

Gladstone/Plumas, Manitoba. 

unIversIty Curling ChaMPionshiPs 

2012 unIversIty of mAnItobA 

Women’s teAm 

- CIs bronze medAl WInners 

Alyssa Vandepoele, Heather Maxted, Krysten 

Karwacki, Melanie Hunt, Bob Andries – Coach 


2012 sPeCIAl olymPICs teAm 

Canada winter gaMes 

division 1 gold Medal winners 

(L-R) Glenn Wiebe - Coach, Harvey Chambers 

- Spare, Jeffrey Gardiner - Lead, Trent Gussie 

- Second, Craig McLaren - Skip, Danny Peaslee - 

Third, Don Couprie – Coach 

2012 mAnItobA fIre fIGhter 

ChaMPions 

(L-R) Ken Dusablon - Skip, Dennis Neal – Third, 

Ken English – Second, Bob Poole Sr. – Lead, 

Guy Senecal – Director 

2012 mAnItobA WheelChAIr 

ChaMPions 

(L-R) George Horning - Lead, 

Melissa Lecuyer - Second, Dennis Thiessen - Skip, 

Mark Wherrett - Third, Don Kalinsky – Fifth 

Back Row: Rob Lamb - Coach 

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2012 Bonspiel Champions

8-ender brushes Junior Men’s bonsPiel 

WInnIPeG free Press troPhy 

PembInA CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Laurie Finley – Winnipeg Free Press, Daniel Birchard, Kelly Fordyce, Brody Moore, Andrew Peck, Bruce 

Birchard – Coach 

fInAlIst: Winnipeg Beach – Tanner Lott, Wade Ford, Daniel Winters, Brandon Cohoe, John Loxton – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: West Kildonan – Kyle Doering, Colton Lott, Derek Oryniak, 

Lucas Van Den Bosch, Kyle Kurz, Calvin Edie – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Charleswood – Derek Harrison, Brock Harrison, Lyndon Walker, Eric Nugent, Russ Hinds – Coach 

he Winnipeg Free Press Company Limited, publishers 

of the Winnipeg Free Press, donates a tro- 

t 

phy for annual competition. Four individual plaques and 

prizes are presented to the winners by CurlManitoba. 

rules 

1. This competition shall be open to all teams entered 

in the CurlManitoba – Junior Men’s Bonspiel. Each 


1940 - Norm McKinnon, Kenton 

1941- Lionel Wood, Kelvin 

1942 - Les Creed, Oakville 

1943 - Ron George, Morden 

1944 - Tom Johnson, Baldur 

1945 - Herman Arnason, Gimli 

1946 - Bobby Gibson, Transcona 

1947 - Bill Ferguson, Transcona 

1948 - Leo Fregeau, Kenora 

1949 - Mike Zacharczuk, Arborg 

1950 - Bob Woods, Carman 

1951 - Bill Brown, Stony Mountain 

1952 - Frank Seisling, Birtle 

1953 - Gene Walker, Gordon Bell 

1954 - Tom Howat, Flin Flon 

1955 - Jack Robson, Kenora 

1956 - Bunny Small, Dauphin 

1957 - Pete McLeod, Fort Frances 

1958 - Jack Hellemond, Daniel Mac 

1959 - Don Pottinger, Brandon 

1960 - Gary Collins, Pilot Mound 

1961 - Rick Borland, Kelvin 

1962 - Brian Gillespie, Portage 

1963 - Kelly Moss, Kelvin 

1964 - Jack Grassie, Daniel Mac 

1965 - George Coles, Dryden 

1966 - Brian Clapham, Daniel McIntyre 

1967 - Jim Johnston, St. James 

1968 - Jim Sampson, Glenboro 

1969 - Murray Nye, Brandon 

1970 - Bob Wilson, Minnedosa 

1971 - Doug Lyons, Virden 

1972 - Gerry Haight, Killamey 

1973 - Dale Duguid, Transcona 

1974 - Mark Olson, John Taylor Collegiate 

1975 - Mark Olson, John Taylor Collegiate 

1976 - Mark Olson, Assiniboine Memorial 

1977 - Brian McDonald, Pembina 

team to consist of four boys attending the same 

school or sponsored by the same curling club who 

must be a maximum of 20 years of age as of December 

31, 2012 (born in 1992 or later). 

2. The school or club winning the trophy shall have custody 

of it for one year upon giving ample security for its 

return. The prizes, however, shall become the property 

of the members of the respective winning teams. 

1978 - Mert Thompsett, Assiniboine 

Memorial 

1979 - Norman Krysko, Steinbach Reg. 

1980 - Doug Riach, Granite 

1981 - Eric Montford, Assiniboine Memorial 

1982 - Jeff Stoughton, Wildewood 

1983 - Ron Gauthier, Heather 

1984 - Brent Scales, Benito 

1985 - Marko Hauhia, The Pas 

1986 - Dean Dunstone, Heather 

1987 - Sean Nedohin, Charleswood 

1988 - Sean Nedohin, Charleswood 

1989 - Daren Sawkey, St. Vital 

1990 - Chris Galbraith, Rosser 

1991 - Rob Fowler, Brandon 

1992 - Chris Galbraith, Fort Rouge 

1993 - Chris Galbraith, Fort Rouge 

1994 - Chad Roza, Omaha, Nebraska 

1995 - Kyle Werenich, Assiniboine Memorial 

1996 - Kyle Werenich, Assiniboine 

Memorial 

1997 - Mike McEwen, Brandon 

1998 - Trevor Loreth, Lac du Bonnet 

1999 - Daniel Kammerlock, 

Assiniboine Memorial 


2001 - Ryan Bay, Valour Road 

2002 - Dan Kammerlock, Steinbach 

2003 - Kevin Hamblin, Pembina 

2004 - Jim Coleman, Pembina 

2005 - Adam Norget, Heather 

2006 - Ryan Thomson, Carman 

2007 - Travis Bale, Springfield 

2008 - Jim Coleman, Pembina 

2009 - Daniel Birchard, Pembina 

2010 - Joel Hildebrand, Deer Lodge 


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AWArds & more troPhy 

AssInIboIne memorIAl CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Derek Blanchard, Trevor Calvert, Scott Bruce, Ty Envik, Greg Blanchard – Coach 

fInAlIst: Deer Lodge – Cole Peters, Connor McIntyre, Nick Good, Robbie Gordon, Wilf Peters – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Heather – Brendan Gobeil, Kris Kirkness, Declan Moulden, 

Mathew Kirouac, Bruce Peloquin – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Morden – Devon Wiebe, Phillip Petkau, Chad Allen, Mackenzie Hamm 

A 

wards & More Trophy presents a trophy to 

the winning team in the Manitoba Schools – 

Junior Men’s Bonspiel. Four individual plaques and 

prizes are presented to the winners, finalists and 

semi-finalist teams by CurlManitoba. 

2. The school or club winning the trophy shall 

have custody of it for one year upon giving 

ample security for its return. The prizes, however, 

shall become the property of the members 

of the respective winning teams. 

rules 


in the CurlManitoba – Junior Men’s Bonspiel and 

losing their first game drawn in the Free Press Event. 


1993 - Ryan Norman, Dauphin 

1994 - Rob Fowler, Brandon 

1995 - Doug Despins, St. Vital 

1996 - Jason Wait, Argyle 

1997 - Trevor Poole, Heather 


1999 - Brad Haight, Fort Rouge 

2000 - Dan Bender, St. Vital 

2001 - Ryan Coy, Heather 

2002 - Steve Cannons, Brandon 

2003 - Cale Dunbar, Brandon 


2005 - Travis Hoare, West Kildonan 

2006 - Tyler Drews, La Salle 

2007 - Daniel Birchard, Assiniboine Memorial 

2008 - Brian Thomson, Assiniboine Memorial 

2009 - Tanner Lott, Petersfield 

2010 - Derek Blanchard, Assiniboine Memorial 

2011 - Derek Blanchard, Assiniboine Memorial 


CeC WAtt MeMorial troPhy 


(L-R) Alex Mowat – Cec Watt Memorial, Matt Dunstone, 

Curtis Kaatz, Daniel Grant, Brendan MacCuish, Scott Grant – Coach (missing) 

fInAlIst: Stonewall – Chad Corbett, Devin Smith, 

Graham McFarlane, Matt Finlay, Andrea Murray-Francis – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Elmwood – Tyler Luner, Bryce Martin, Mitchell Feltham, Liang Sun 

semI-fInAlIst: Assiniboine Memorial – Kyle Thiessen, 

Ryan Lemoine, Justin Chamberland, David Enns, Rick Lemoine – Coach 

s of 2006, the Cec Watt Memorial Trophy 

A sponsored this event in the Junior Men’s 

Christmas Bonspiel. Cec Watt was a legendary 

booster of junior curling. He curled in the Manitoba 

Schools (junior) Bonspiel in his youth, and later guided 

its operation and administration. He co-ordinated 

the group that sponsored the Dan Davidson Trophy 

for 36 years. This trophy will serve to perpetuate his 

memory and service to curling. Cec Watt died on 

September 15, 2006. 

In support of the Cec Watt Memorial Trophy, a 

group of gentlemen also donate individual prizes 

in this competition for the winners, second place 

and semi-finalist teams. Four individual plaques are 

presented to the winners by CurlManitoba. 

rules 

1. This competition shall be open to all teams 

entered in the CurlManitoba – Junior Men’s 

Bonspiel and losing their second game drawn in 

the Free Press Event or their first game drawn in 

the Awards & More Event. 

2. The school or club winning the trophy shall have 

custody of it for one year upon giving ample 

security for its return. The prizes, however, shall 

become the property of the members of the 

respective winning teams. 


2006 - Barret Procyshyn, Glenora 

2007 - Braiden Watling, Alonsa 

2008 - Jesse McCullough, West Kildonan 

2009 - Tyler Denisuik, Grain Exchange 


2011 - Matt Dunstone, St. Vital 

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8-ender brushes Junior woMen’s bonsPiel 

8-ender troPhy 


(L-R) Katie Spencer, Holly Spencer, Kelsey Resler, Julie Oryniak, Jim Spencer – Coach 

fInAlIst: Victoria – Beth Peterson, Robyn Njegovan, 

Melissa Gordon, Breanne Yozenko, Jack Gordon – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: St. Vital – Briane Meilleur, Krysten Karwacki, 

Amy Agnew, Meagan Grenkow, Colin Grenkow – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Victoria – Kristy Watling, Kristen Ambrozik, 

LeAnne Klos, Kendra Derbowka, Jennifer Klos, Jim Watling – Coach 

8 

-Ender Brushes donates a trophy for annual 

competition. Four individual plaques and 

prizes are presented to the winners by CurlManitoba. 

rules 


in the CurlManitoba – Junior Women’s Bonspiel. 

Each team to consist of four girls attending the 

same school or sponsored by the same curling club 

who must be a maximum of 20 years of age as of 

December 31, 2012 (born in 1992 or later). 

2. The school or club winning the trophy shall have 

custody of it for one year upon giving ample 

security for its return. The prizes, however, shall 

become the property of the members of the 

respective winning teams. 


1984 - Jennifer Barabash, Benito 

1985 - Shauna Manko, Lord Selkirk Regional 

1986 - Karen Purdy, Assin. Memorial 

1987 - Kristen Kuruluk, Fort Rouge 

1988 - Nancy Malanchuk, Fort Rouge 



1991 - Tracy Konzelman, Assin. Memorial 

1992 - Karen Klein, Tyndall 

1993 - Jennifer Jones, St. Vital 

1994 - Kelly MacKenzie, Deer Lodge 

1995 - Kelly MacKenzie, Deer Lodge 

1996 - Krista Novotny, St. Vital 

1997 - Sheryl Gauthier, Fort Rouge 

1998 - Ainsley Gunnlaugson, Valour Road 


2000 - Amanda Duff, West Kildonan 

2001 - Christina Duff, Victoria 

2002 - Quinn Adams, Beausejour 

2003 - Rhonda Varnes, Fort Rouge 

2004 - Calleen Neufeld, La Salle 

2005 - Kerri Flett, Petersfield 

2006 - Kaileigh Strath, Souris 


2008 - Kaitlyn Lawes, Pembina 

2009 - Breanne Meakin, St. Vital 

2010 - Shannon Birchard, Pembina 

2011 - Katie Spencer, Assiniboine Memorial 


home run sPorts troPhy 


(L-R) Jackie Hebert, Blaire Hyde, 

Lisa Reid, Nikki Boulet, Mike 

Hebert – Coach 


1988 - Tracy Rummery, Assin. Memorial 

1989 - Marnie Tresoor, Fort Garry 

1990 - Jocelyn Merke, Pembina 

1991 - Rhonda Fowler, Wheat City 

1992 - Tara Coulterman, Fort William 

1993 - Karen Klein, Beausejour 

1994 - Jennifer Martina, Brandon 

1995 - Melanie McKay, Fort Garry 

fInAlIst: Stonewall – Erika Sigurdson, Heather Maxted, 

Laura Budowski, Meghan Knutson, Melanie Hunt, Bob Sigurdson – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Pembina – Christine MacKay, Brittany Hancox, 

Cameo Argan, Stephanie Schweitz, Jen Lyle, Gord MacKay – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Assiniboine Memorial – Sara Oliver, Taryn Dreger, 

Gabrielle Sorin, Brittany Morris, Kaelyn Dreger, Wayne Oliver – Coach 

1996 - Farrah Anderson, Brandon 

1997 - Megan Adams, Heather 

1998 - Kristen Williamson, Brandon 

1999 - Christina Duff, Fort Rouge 

2000 - Ashley Gill, Strathclair 

2001 - Quinn Adams, Selkirk 


2003 - Meaghan Morningstar, Brandon 

2004 - Kristen Foster, Morden 

2005 - Heather Pierson,Victoria 

2006 - Jackelynn Payne, West St. Paul 

2007 - Kerri Flett, Selkirk 

2008 - Kate Cameron, Victoria 

2009 - Beth Peterson, Assiniboine Memorial 

2010 - Jackie Hebert, St. Vital 


AWArds & more troPhy 

vICtorIA CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Alyssa Vandepoele, Kate Cameron, 

Abby Ackland, Sheyna Andries, 

Emily Helston (missing), 

Dave Peterson – Coach (missing) 


1995 - Mandy Driedger, Winkler 


1997 - Lisa Roy, Brandon 

1998 - Angela Nagel, Bison BG 

1999 - Kari Goodman, Benito 

2000 - Jennifer Sheppard, Pembina 

fInAlIst: Miami – Carly Angers, Kelly Janzen, Leanne Rutter, 

Michelle Gall, Blaine Rutter – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Stonewall – Ashley Jahns, Jesse Iles, Jennifer 

Klapp, Kristin Cherewyk, Mallory Black, Albert Bazinet – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Pembina – Brooklyn Meiklejohn, Ashley 

Groff, Rhea Teranishi, Hannah Brown 

2001 - Kristen Williamson, St. Vital 

2002 - Calleen Neufeld, La Salle 

2003 - Allison Nimik, Victoria 

2004 - Chelsea Carey, Victoria 

2005 - Laura Wilkinson, Victoria 

2006 - Sherry Just, Springfield 

2007 - Katie Spencer, Charleswood 

2008 - Kelsey Boettcher, West St.Paul 

2009 - Alyssa Vandepoele, Ste. Anne 

2010 - Katie Spencer, Fort Rouge 

2011 - Alyssa Vandepoele, Victoria 


8-ender oPen youth CoMPetition 

equAl forCe event 


(L-R) Terry Gibb – 8-Ender, Colin Kurz (missing), Weston Oryniak, 

Zach Goerzen, Brendan Bilawka, Darren Oryniak – Coach 

fInAlIst: Charleswood – Zachary Lewco, 

Joshua Lewco, Jordan Turney, Colton Gibson, Trevor Lewco – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: The Pas – Miles Hicks, Mitchell Katcher, 

David Wilkinson, Mark Hagborg, Jill Wilkinson – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Pembina – Bryan Young, Hayden Forrester, 

Brett MacDonald, Cole Chandler, Kevin Young – Coach 


2008 - Curtis Kaatz, Ste. Anne 

2009 - Rebecca Lamb, Stonewall 

2010 - Colin Kurz, East St Paul 

2011 - Colin Kurz, Assiniboine Memorial 

defIAnt event 


(L-R) Terry Gibb – 8-Ender, Riley Dillabough, Shae Laurencelle, 

Jessica Hancox, Amy Lenchyshyn, Jason Dillabough – Coach 

fInAlIst: Charleswood – Logan Schirrmeister, Ryan Janzen, 

Chase Kent, Michael Ratuski Favel, Jared Schulz, Linda Janzen – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Charleswood – Mallory Maykut, Avery Kirkness, 

Cameryn Maykut, Amanda Swift, James Kirkness – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: St. Vital – Meghan Walter, Shae Bevan, Tara Flatt, 

Grace Lukaschuk, Frank Walter – Coach 


2008 - Jordan Smith, Assiniboine Memorial 

2009 - Kyle Thiessen, St. Vital 

2010 - Gordon Spencer, Pembina 

2011 - Riley Dillabough, Pembina 

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vAlour roAd event 


(L-R) Terry Gibb – 8-Ender, Jacques Gauthier, Myles Hunker, Andres Bazin, 

Brett Walter, Cathy Gauthier – Coach, Bob Picken – Valour Road 

fInAlIst: Pembina – Gordon Spencer, Brooklyn Stollard, 

Adrian Allard, Dylan Fijal, Reed Winstone – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: St. Vital – Paige Beaudry, Danielle Bouchard, 

Kaylena Lewicki, Kristin Lanyon, Guy Beaudry – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: St. Vital – Ghislain Courcelles, Adam Flatt, 

Sean Flatt, Jaedon Neuert, Jean-Marc Courcelles, Darryl Flatt – Coach 


2008 - Kristy Watling, Assin. Memorial 

2009 - Jacques Gauthier, St. Vital 

2010 - Brittant Morris, Assin. Memorial 

2011 - Jacques Gauthier, Assin. Memorial 

Pro stAr event 



(L-R) Terry Gibb – 8-Ender, Dustin Pratcshler, Zachary Wasylik, 

Liam Tod, Drew Weber, Jordan Peters, Brian Pratcshler – Coach 

fInAlIst: Pembina – Liam Harder, Callum Ross, Nolan Harder, 

Keely Ross, Megan Walter, Kristin Harder – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Pembina – Andrew Clapham, Adam Kramchynsky, 

Justin Shayna, Jeremy Labossiere, Cathy Overton-Clapham – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Pembina – Jayden Rutter, Nicholas Britton, 

Alec Paci, Rachel Greenstone, Ken Rutter – Coach 

1992 - Kristen Poetker, Assin. Memorial 

1993 - Dianne Walker, Plumas 

1994 - Tyra Dickson, Morris 

1995 - Nicole Desroches, Heather 

1996 - Kara Shibata, East St. Paul 

1997 - Ashlee Dvorak, Assin. Memorial 

1998 - Ashlee Dvorak, Assin. Memorial 

1999 - Kyra Jordan, Portage la Prairie 

2000 - Carlee Willms, Assiniboine Memorial 

2001 - Kerri Flett, Petersfield 

2002 - Laryssa Grenkow, Pembina 

2003 - Shelbi Abbott, Fort Garry 

2004 - Sam Good, Stonewall 


2006 - Curtis Kaatz, Ste. Anne 

2007 - Taylor Maida, St. Vital 

2008 - Dylan Wuthrich, Gimli 

2009 - Mark Davidson, Fort Garry 

2010 - Devon Wiebe, Morden 

2011 - Dustin Pratcshler, Pembina 


tIm hortons Manitoba 

youth Curling reCreational JaMboree 

t 

he championship is played concurrently 

with the Youth Provincial Championship and 

offers a 13 and under open and 16 and under open 

Recreation Division. Teams represent their respective 

sport regions. This past year was the sixth year of 

this competition. 

Each recreational competition has four events and 

the winners of each event receive a medallion and 

cash prizes. 

The 2013 Tim Hortons Youth Jamboree will be 

played at various Winnipeg curling clubs March 

28-30, 2013. 

reCreAtIonAl JAmboree 16 and under oPen 


2000 - Alexander Graham, Eastman Region 

2001 - Andrew Hunt, Interlake Region 

2002 - Serge Desrosiers, Interlake Region 

2003 - Jeff Stuart, Interlake Region 

2004 - Jared Kolomaya, Interlake Region 

2005 - Cassandra Mourant-Nault, Eastman 

2006 - Marcus Tucker, Bismarck, N.Dakota 

2007 - Lyle Mehling, Eastman Region 

2008 - Gabriel Brandt, Eastman Region 

2009 - Lucas Van Den Bosch, Winnipeg Region 

2010 - Jenna Boisvert, Interlake Region 

2011 - Quentin Dreger, Interlake 

2012 - Brandon Radford, Winnipeg 

1st event – WInnIPeG reGIon 

(L-R) Brandon Radford, Jeremy Warne, Brody Andrews, Noah Miller, Mark Radford – Coach (missing) 

fInAlIst: Winnipeg Region – Kyle Allenby, Alex Reece, Lee Hristienko, Patrick Dott, Andrew Ferguson – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Winnipeg Region – Bryan Young, 

Hayden Forrester, Brett MacDonald, Cole Chandler, Kevin Young – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Winnipeg Region – Julia Maida, Samantha Riach, 

Jessica Dufrat, Meghan Walters, Mike Maida – Coach 


2000 - Jason Neufeld, Central Region 

2001 - Gord Sando, Winnipeg Region 

2002 - Kelly Lauber, Winnipeg Region 

2003 - Patrick Waterman, Interlake Region 

2004 - Brendan Thompson, Winnipeg Region 

2005 - Wesley Eaton, Winnipeg Region 

2006 - David Wiebe, Winnipeg Region 

2007 - Kevin Dunn, Winnipeg Region 

2008 - Ashley Johns, Winnipeg Region 

2009 - Beth Peterson, Winnipeg Region 

2010 - Quentin Dreger, Interlake Region 

2011 - Emilie Rafnson, Interlake Region 

2012 - Daniel Mondor, Winnipeg Region 

2nd event – WInnIPeG reGIon 

(L-R) Daniel Mondor, Jean-Marc Courcelles, Ryan Armstrong, Luke Moslenko, Dany Mondor – Coach 

fInAlIst: Winnipeg Region – Kristen MacDonell, Kymm Johnston, Madaline Robert, Alanah Jones 

semI-fInAlIst: Winnipeg Region – Corey Slipec, Durham Hrizai, Halan Hrizai, Tyler Palmer, Jim Slipec – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Central Region – Cali Hamm, Abby Wiebe, Emily Dyck, Maria Ens, Terry Hamm – Coach 

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2000 - Robert Hoogervorst, Winnipeg Region 

2001 - Greg Hallander, Eastman Region 

2002 - Dan Michalchuk, Winnipeg Region 

2003 - Tasia Zuk, Winnipeg Region 

2004 - David Baldwinson, Winnipeg Region 

2005 - Derrick Anderson, Interlake Region 

2006 - Dylan McLachlan, Eastman Region 

2007 - Cal Rutter, Central Region 

2008 - Austen Anderson, Parkland Region 

2009 - Aaron Murray, Parkland Region 

2010 - Jason Slipec, Winnipeg Region 

2011 - Sam Armstrong, Winnipeg Region 

2012 - Brooke Friesen, Central Region 

3rd event – CentrAl reGIon 

(L-R) Brooke Friesen, Katelyn Derksen, Jaylyn Hartry, Lorissa Hartry, Dave Hartry – Coach 

fInAlIst: Winnipeg Region – Carter Wilson, Aaron Greenstone, 

Cameron Ditchfield, Stephen Lunn, Michael Lunn, Sid Greenstone – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Winnipeg Region – Clayton Lee, 

Dylan Bach, Anton Sikorsky, Ryan Chin, Raymond Bach 

semI-fInAlIst: Winnipeg/Interlake Region – Zachary Lewco, Joshua Lewco, 

Martin Knutson, Cole Janke, Mel Gibson & Trevor Lewco – Coaches 


2000 - Kyle Forsyth, Parkland Region 

2001 - Colin Crockatt, Interlake Region 

2002 - Riley Nelson, Winnipeg Region 

2003 - Shea Stratton, Winnipeg Region 

2004 - Justina Neepin, Winnipeg Region 

2005 - Jeremy Enns, Central Region 

2006 - Wesley Eaton, Winnipeg Region 

2007 - Adam Kitching, Interlake Region 

2008 - Kevin Dunn, Winnipeg Region 

2009 - Riley Sawatzky - Central Region 

2010 - Laurie MacDonell, Winnipeg Region 

2011 - Brooke Friesen, Central Region 

2012 - Julia Maida, Winnipeg Region 

4th event – WInnIPeG reGIon 

(L-R) Mike Maida – Coach, Julia Maida, Samantha Riach, Jessica Dufrat, Meghan Walter 

fInAlIst: Central Region – Cali Hamm, 

Abby Wiebe, Emily Dyck, Maria Ens, Terry Hamm – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Winnipeg Region – Riley Dillabough, 

Jessica Hancox, Casey Braun, Amy Lenchyshyn, Jason Dillabough – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Winnipeg Region – Jensen Maxwell, 

Kaitlyn Gilfillan, Grace Lukaschuk, Alyssa Cherewyk, Shawn Lukaschuk – Coach 


eCreAtIonAl JAmboree 13 and under oPen 


2000 - Natasha Esau, Central Region 

2001 - Jim Coleman, Winnipeg Region 

2002 - Trevor Hoplock, Interlake Region 

2003 - Sam Good, Interlake Region 

2004 - Riley Smith, Winnipeg Region 

2005 - Alex Colburn, Eastman Region 

2006 - Melissa Dirks, Winnipeg Region 

2007 - Kirby Hearn, Interlake Region 

2008 - Colton Lott, Interlake Region 

2009 - Brad Achte, Winnipeg Region 

2010 - Brandon Radford, Winnipeg Region 

2011 - Jacques Gauthier, Winnipeg Region 

2012 - Andrew Clapham, Winnipeg Region 

1st event – WInnIPeG reGIon 

(L-R) Kevin Wasylik – Coach, Andrew Clapham, Zackary Wasylik, Adam Kramchynsky, Jeremy Labossiere 

fInAlIst: Central Region – Andrew Lane, Logan Hamm, Spencer Hamm, Reece Hamm, Doug Hamm – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Central Region – Holly Friesen, 

Morgan Reimer, Lani Enns, Calista Friesen, Sheila Reimer – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Interlake Region – Kaelyn Dreger, Taylor Kiesman, 

Sara Meisner, Talyia Tober, Courtny Granberg, Randy Kolomaya – Coach 


2000 - Paul Geisler, Interlake Region 

2001 - Tyler Chliboyko, Winnipeg Region 

2002 - Burke Nagle, Winnipeg Region 

2003 - Riley Smith, Winnipeg Region 

2004 - Bobby Cromarty, Interlake Region 

2005 - Graeme Smith, Winnipeg Region 

2006 - Scott Duncan, Winnipeg Region 

2007 - Ryan Kolly, Winnipeg Region 

2008 - Cole Stoughton, Winnipeg Region 

2009 - Daryl-Ann Rawluk, Eastman Region 

2010 - Jaylyn Hartry, Central Region 

2011 - Jaylyn Hartry, Central Region 

2012 - Gillian Woodward, Winnipeg 

2nd event – WInnIPeG reGIon 

(L-R) Murray (missing) & Jennifer Woodward – Coaches, 

Gillian Woodward, Taylor Meyer, Reanne Poirier, Gillian Scott, Emma Parker 

fInAlIst: Winnipeg Region – Mallory Maykut, Avery Kirkness, 

Cameryn Maykut, Amanda Swift, James Kirkness – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Eastman Region – Riley Versluis, 

Matthew Kaminski, Dennis Schultz, Cole Watkins 

semI-fInAlIst: Winnipeg Region – Lauren Beaudry, Rebecca Friesen, 

Rachel Greenstone, Justin Pratcshler, Rie Penner, Michelle Pratcshler – Coach 

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2000 - Eric Johnson, Winnipeg Region 

2001 - Trevor Hoplock, Interlake Region 

2002 - Andrew Mitchell, Winnipeg Region 

2003 - Shawn Ostapchuk, Interlake Region 

2004 - Cassandra Nault, Eastman Region 

2005 - Justin Bourassa, Winnipeg Region 

2006 - Jesse Claeys, Winnipeg Region 

2007 - Kelly Theissen, Winnipeg Region 

2008 - Kristy Watling, Winnipeg Region 

2009 - Jacques Gauthier, Winnipeg Region 

2010 - Devon Wiebe, Central Region 

2011 - Mackenzie Hamm, Central Region 

2012 - Dalton Elke, Central Region 

3rd event – CentrAl reGIon 

(L-R) Rick Forsyth – Coach, Dalton Elke, Derrick Rogalsky, Joel Enns, Noah Schneider 

fInAlIst: Winnipeg Region – Dustin Pratcshler, Liam Tod, Drew Weber, Jordan Peters, Brian Pratcshler – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Eastman Region – RJ Gagnon, Matthew Blenkinsopp, 

Connor Stoesz, Jack Reimer, Michael and Lucy Blenkinsopp – Coaches 

semI-fInAlIst: Winnipeg Region – Jaedon Nuert, Samantha Gevers, 

Mackenzie Ramsay, Mackenzie Gevers, John Nuert – Coach 


2000 - Brent Barkman, Eastman Region 

2001 - Eric Johnson, Winnipeg Region 

2002 - Jeremy Enns, Winnipeg Region 

2003 - Michael Neufeld, Interlake Region 

2004 - Derrick Anderson, Interlake Region 

2005 - Melissa Dirks, Winnipeg Region 

2006 - Shannon Birchard, Winnipeg Region 

2007 - Brendan Williamson, Westman Region 

2008 - Declan Moulden, Winnipeg Region 

2009 - Kris Kirkness, Winnipeg Region 

2010 - Kris Kirkness, Interlake Region 

2011 - Ryan Lemoine, Winnipeg 

2012 - Kaelyn Dreger, Interlake Region 

4th event – InterlAKe reGIon 

(L-R) Randy Kolomaya – Coach, Kaelyn Dreger, Taylor Kiesman, 

Sara Meisner, Talyia Tober, Courtny Granberg 

fInAlIst: Winnipeg Region – Ghislain Courcelles, 

Ryan Wiebe, Adam Flatt, Sean Flatt, Monique Courcelles – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Central Region – Holly Friesen, 

Morgan Reimer, Lani Ens, Calista Friesen, Sheila Reimer – Coach 

semI-fInAlIst: Winnipeg Region – Erica Wiebe, 

Tara Flatt, Jenna Cronshaw, Paige Baudry, Karen Flatt – Coach 


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mCA Men’s bonsPiel 

AshAm CurlInG suPPlIes troPhy 

Green bAy CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Kroy Nernberger, Matt Hamilton, Derrick Casper, 

Craig Brown (missing), Arnold Asham – Asham Curling Supplies 

fInAlIst: Deer Lodge – Sean Grassie, Corey Chambers, Kody Janzen, Stu Sheills 

A 

sham Curling Supplies is an event sponsor for 

the 2012 MCA Men’s Bonspiel and presented 

a trophy for Annual competition. The Asham event 

winner is the overall champion of the MCA Men’s 

Bonspiel. CurlManitoba presents plaques and prizes 

to the winners. 


2011 - Dave Boehmer, Petersfield 

2012 - Craig Brown, Green Bay Curling Club 


WInnIPeG free Press troPhy 


(L-R) Laurie Finley – Winnipeg Free Press, Trevor Loreth, Brad Haight, Ryan Lowdon, Brett Cawson 

fInAlIst: Stonewall – Jared Kolomaya, Neil Kitching, Kennedy Bird, Daniel Hunt 

semI-fInAlIst: Somerset – Daryl Evans, Justin Twiss, Jim Evans, Andrew Evans, DJ Sibbick 

semI-fInAlIst: West St. Paul – Carl German, Brian Cox, Daniel Cox, Wayne Sobering, Lloyd Huys 

t 

he Winnipeg Free Press Company Limited, 

publishers of the Winnipeg Free Press, donates 

a trophy for annual competition. Four individual 

plaques and prizes are presented to the winners by 

CurlManitoba. 


1928 - J.E. Gallant, Thistle 

1929 - Howard Wood, Granite 

1930 - S.M. MacDonald,Portage la Prairie 

1931 - Grant Watson, University of Man. 

1932 - W.H. Hain, Fort Garry 

1933 - Bob Brown, Dauphin 

1934 - Roy Pritchard, Killarney 

1935 - W.H. Hain, Fort Garry 

1936 - Dr. N.G. Trimble, The Pas 

1937 - D. McConaghy, Neepawa 

1938 - J.D. Harrower, Wawanesa, 

1939 - C. McEwen, Fort William, Ont. 

1940 - J.H. Couzens, Darlingford 

1941 - E. Portigal, Thistle 

1942 - Ab. Gowanlock, Ft. Brandon 

1943 - H. Chambers, Pierson 

1944 - W. E. McLeod, Grain Exchange 

1945 - R. Anderson, Decker 

1946 - W. E. McLeod, Grain Exchange 

1947 - H.K. Coleman, Darlingford 

1948 - J.S. Doerr, Antler, Sask. 

1949 - A.Rybachuk, Teulon, 

1950 - Ed. Longmore, Flin Flon, 

1951 - Don Sauter, Fairlight, Sask. 

1952 - W. Walsh, Fort Rouge 

1953 - K. Bowyer, Strathcona 

1954 - J. Timms, Valour Road 

1955 - M. Scales, Strathcona 

1956 - S. Vance, Charleswood 

1957 - J. Patton, Deer Lodge 

1958 - S. Good, Stonewall 

1959 - N. Maxwell, Crystal City 

1960 - Bob Picken, Valour Road 

1961 - S. Cutforth, Gilbert Plains 

1962 - K. Forbes, Hartney 

1963 - Ken Bishop, Grain Exchange 

1964 - Howie Smith, Civic Cal. 

1965 - Dr. R.L. Howden, Heather 

1966 - Michael Riley, Heather 

1967 - K. Kirkpatrick, Pembina 

1968 - Les Evans, Rossmere 

1969 - Clare DeBlonde, Heather 

1970 - Ken Hawkins, Pembina 

1971 - Gordon Masters, Wildewood 

1972 - Bruce M. Hudson, Strathcona 

1973 - Bob Trager, Fort Garry 

1974 - Don McNabb Jr.,Deer Lodge 

1975 - Cliff Holliston, Manitou 

1976 - Errol Klinck, Assiniboine Mem. 

1977 - Brian Holmes, Charleswood 

1978 - Ken England, Rossmere 

1979 - Al Braemer, Assinboine Mem. 

MAIN EVENT 

1980 - Bill Paterson, Portage 

1981 - Ron Westcott, Granite 

1982 - Orest Meleschuk, Lac Du Bonnet 

1983 - Bob Jenion, Deer Lodge 

1984 - Ernie Rehberg, Grain Exchange 

1985 - Kerry Burtnyk, Assiniboine Mem. 


1987 - Mike Enns, St. Vital 

1988 - Mike Riley, Pembina 

1989 - Don Spriggs, Portage 

1990 - Mike Foster, Fort Rouge 

1991 - Dale Duguid, Valour Road 

1992 - John Bubbs, Wildewood 

1993 - Clare DeBlonde Heather 

1994 - Dale Duguid, Granite 

1995 - Mark Lukowich, Rossmere 

1996 - Jeff Stoughton, Charleswood 



1999 - Mark Olson, Granite 

2000 - Barry Fry, Granite 

2001 - Vic Peters, Granite 

2002 - David Bohn, Valour Road 

2003 - Chris Galbraith, Stonewall 

2004 - David Hamblin, Morris 

2005 - Randy Dutiaume, Valour Road 

2006 - Ian Beavis, Morden 

2007 - Brad Haight, St. Vital 

2008 - David Bohn, Assiniboine Memorial 

2009 - Kerry Burtnyk, Assiniboine Memorial 

2010 - Randy Dutiaume, Stony Mountain 

2011 - Sean Grassie, Deer Lodge 

2012 - Trevor Loreth, West Kildonan 

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sAfeWAy luCerne troPhy 


(L-R) Todd Drebnisky – Safeway, Dave Johnson, Robin Nelson, Craig Scott, David Bay, Dave Priestley 

fInAlIst: Assiniboine Memorial – Jason Gunnlaugson, David Bohn, Dennis Bohn, Andrew Irving 

semI-fInAlIst: Pembina – Dean Dunstone, Matt Dunstone, Daniel Grant, Scott Grant, Gord McTavish 

semI-fInAlIst: Thistle – Darryl Lee, Sheldon Oshanyk, Rick Vandenberghe, Mike Marsch, Tony Tuenis 

C 

anada Safeway Ltd., Winnipeg, donates a 

trophy for annual competition at the bonspiel. 

Four individual plaques and prizes are presented 

to the winners by CurlManitoba. 


1996 - Dale Duguid, Granite 

1997 - Dave Smith, St. Vital 


1999 - Chad McMullan, Valour Road 

2000 - Bill North, Carman 


2002 - Ron Gauthier, Deer Lodge 

2003 - Dave Smith, Valour Road 

2004 - Mark Lukowich, Valour Road 


2006 - Reid Carruthers, Valour Road 

2007 - Dave Smith, Valour Road 

2008 - Arnold Asham, Wildewood 

2009 - Murray Woodward, Rorketon 

2010 - Mark Olson, Granite 

2011 - Troy Hamilton, Fort Rouge 

2012 - Dave Johnson, Pembina 


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Team Jennifer Jones 

Photo courtesy of QMI Agency 

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ItumInex PAvInG ltd. troPhy 


(L-R) Darryl Friesen, Ernie Funk, Jamie Wall, Stewart Holditch 

fInAlIst: Milwaukee – Jay Packard, Dan Jones, Matt Goelzer, Fred Blizzard 

semI-fInAlIst: West Kildonan – Kirk Singleton, 

Zoltan Csupak, Mike Thompson, Bill Olaschuk, Dylan Davies 

semI-fInAlIst: West St. Paul – Gerald Lecoq, Garrett Lecoq, Brendan Balske, Ed Balske 

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ituminex Paving Ltd. became a Manitoba 

Curling Association Bonspiel event sponsor in 

2002 and present a trophy for annual competition. 

CurlManitoba presents plaques and prizes. 


2002 - Cory Anderson, Victoria 

2003 - Cory Anderson, Valour Road 

2004 - Sean Grassie, Deer Lodge 

2005 - Mike Mahon, Deer Lodge 

2006 - Mark Franklin, Fort Rouge 

2007 - Erik Wallace, Heather 

2008 - Brad Haight, Victoria 

2009 - Dave Watt, Heather 

2010 - Tanner Lott, West St. Paul 

2011 - Brad Walker, West Kildonan 

2012 - Darryl Friesen, St. Vital 


From our h use 

to yours. 

Congratulations Curl Manitoba on your 

125 

ANNIVERSARY 

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mAnItobA hydro troPhy 


(L-R) Daniel Birchard, Kelly Fordyce, Brody Moore, Andrew Peck 

fInAlIst: Stonewall – Derek Dowsett, Stu Brown, Mike Carriere, Kurt Bouskill 

semI-fInAlIst: Moosehorn – Robert Yanke, Rob Bauch, Shane Bauch, Derek Yanke, Colin Hummel 

semI-fInAlIst: Deer Lodge – Jack Gordon, Guy McLachlan, Jim Gordon, Mitch Njegovan, Rob Gordon 

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anitoba Hydro’s title sponsorship of this 

competition in the Manitoba Curling 

Association Men’s Bonspiel began with the 

117 th annual event in 2005. The Manitoba Hydro 

sponsorship continues a tradition established in 

1942 when the former Winnipeg Hydro became an 

MCA event sponsor. 

CurlManitoba presents four individual plaques 

and prizes to the event winners. 


2005 - Ryan Norman, Fort Rouge 

2006 - Mike Hebert, St. Vital 

2007 - Fred Sutton, Thistle 

2008 - Richard Muntain, Charleswood 

2009 - Ross Rybak, West Kildonan 

2010 - Wayne Ewasko, Heather 

2011 - Ken Dusablon, Fort Rouge 



ChAs. fIdler & son ltd. troPhy 

deer lodGe CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Mike Mahon, Ian Mahon, Blair Smith, Larry Legace 

fInAlIst: Fort Rouge – Ian Beavis, Brad Wainika, Jay Defoort, John Batiuk, Steve Friesen 

semI-fInAlIst: West St. Paul – Darren Naharnie, Cory Naharnie, Brent Baschuk, Derek Masom 

semI-fInAlIst: Stonewall – Andrew Hunt, Dillon Bednarek, Morgan McDonnell, Darren Bednarek 

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has. Fidler & Son Ltd. is pleased to present 

for annual competition, in the ‘World’s 

Largest Bonspiel’, the Chas. Fidler & Son Trophy. 

Four individual plaques and prizes are presented to 

the winners by CurlManitoba. 


2002 - Jamie Hay, Granite 

2003 - Wayne Schettler, Plumas 



2006 - Troy Hamilton, Valour Road 

2007 - Merv Satterthwaite, St. Vital 

2008 - Victor Bellay, Pembina 

2009 - Darko Reischek, Charleswood 


2011 - Allan Neyedly, Deer Lodge 

2012 - Mike Mahon, Deer Lodge 


lAfArGe ConstruCtIon troPhy 

West st. PAul CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Ron Copeland – LaFarge Construction, Derek Samagalski, 

Tyler Samagalski, Brent Jesson, Trevor Samagalski 

fInAlIst: Charleswood – Scott Barenz, Brian Drozd, Gregg Lussier, Jake Knelson, Steve Dueck 

semI-fInAlIst: Pembina – Gene Robertson, Maurice Bohemier, Kevin Briscoe, Bill Mukanik, Rob Bohemier 

semI-fInAlIst: Thistle – John Unwin, Shane Walker, Scott Marohn, Jerod Marohn, Morley Walker 

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his trophy was originally donated to the 

MCA Bonspiel by Supercrete in 1962 and 

withdrawn in 1969. It was again offered for 

competition beginning in 1980. 

In 1994 Supercrete changed its name to 

LaFarge Construction. Four individual 

plaques and prizes are presented to the 

winners by CurlManitoba. 


1962 - Norm Houck, Strathcona 

1963 - Ted Veitch, Petersfield 

1964 - Mac Scales, Strathcona 

1965 - John Bishop, St. Vital 

1966 - Glen Gray, Glenora C.C.,Edmonton 

1967 - Gerry Hobson, Pembina 

1968 - Bob Cherlet, Heather 

1969 - 1979 - Not in competition 

1980 - Arnold Asham, Strathcona 

1981 - Bruce Towerzey, Strathcona 

1982 - Clayton Paul, Thompson 

1983 - Howie Restall, Rossmere 

1984 - Terry Paton, CFB Winnipeg 

1985 - Guy Leduc, St. Claude & Haywood 

1986 - Arnold Asham, CFB Winnipeg 

1987 - Larry Johannson, Victoria 

1988 - Vic Peters, Granite 

1989 - Barry Fry, Deer Lodge 

1990 - Ray Orr, Elmwood 

1991 - Howard Restall, Rossmere 

1992 - David Keating, Russell 

1993 - Norris Cook, Grain Exchange 

1994 - Ernie Ryz, Stony Mountain 

1995 - Bryan Weber, Assiniboine Mem. 

1996 - Albert Martens, Rossmere 

1997 - Jim Fossen, Elmwood 

1998 - Wayne Ledohowski, Pembina 

1999 - Paul Wainwright, Victoria 

2000 - Mark Lowdon, Pembina 

2001 - Mike Wattis, Fort Rouge 

2002 - Gary Ross, Granite 

2003 - James Kirkness, Deer Lodge 

2004 - Bob Bartley, Carman 

2005 - Clarence Kohut, East St. Paul 

2006 - David Kendall, Wildewood 

2007 - Stu Brown, Assiniboine Memorial 

2008 - Dean Steski, St. Vital 

2009 - Andrew Wickman, West Kildonan 

2010 - Reg Malanchuk, Fort Rouge 

2011 - Kevin Larson, Springfield 

2012 - Derek Samagalski, West St. Paul 


theCurler.Com troPhy 


(L-R) Mark Lukowich, Stuart Gresham, Chris Chimuk, 

Kevin Wiebe, Resby Coutts – thecurler.com 

fInAlIst: Fort Garry – Louie Wenden, Bernard Bohemier, Bernie Wenden, Roger Daniels 

semI-fInAlIst: Fort Garry – Ian Campbell, Riley Smith, Barrie Campbell, Albert Bazinet 

semI-fInAlIst: Pinawa – Farroll Asham, Rae Hainstock, Gord Holditch, Mike Smith 

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ince 2010 thecurler.com has been the sponsor 

of this event in the MCA Men’s Bonspiel. 

CurlManitoba donates four individual plaques and 

prizes to the winners of this event. 


2010 - Bill Dauphinais, West St. Paul 2011 - Curtis McCannell, Pilot Mound 2012 - Mark Lukowich, West Kildonan 

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lAzer GrAnt troPhy 


(L-R) Saul Greenberg – Lazer Grant, James Scott, 

Mark Franklin, Brad Strutt, Chad Gardiner, Randy Chervinski 

fInAlIst: Fort Rouge – Gord Green, Craig White, Darryl Hogg, John Hodge, Jeff Hodge 

semI-fInAlIst: Deer Lodge – Allan Neyedly, Andrew Melnuk, Justin Steeves, Gavin McLachlan 

semI-fInAlIst: Heather – Joe Fouasse, Reynold Despiegalaere, 

Charles Arbez, Real Chabbert, Gerry Berard 


2012 – James Scott, Fort Rouge 


At Monsanto, we believe in giving back to Canada’s rural communities 

through the support of events and causes that have meaning for them. 

As a company committed to creating a better, more sustainable future for 

our farm customers, our employees and consumers, we are honoured to 

support the passion, camaraderie and competitive spirit curling inspires in 

communities across the country. We wish all competitors a great season. 

Improving agriculture. Improving lives. www.monsanto.ca 

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monsAnto CAnAdA troPhy 


(L-R) Ashley Linden – Monsanto Canada, Paul Scinocca, Tim Loeb, Kevin Schmidt, Justin Hartloper 

fInAlIst: Rossmere – Jesse Boulet, Scott Boulet, Jordan Prest, Paul Kraus 

semI-fInAlIst: Fort Garry – Michael Martin, Kurt Sache, Robin Light, Kevin Light, Mike Northam 

semI-fInAlIst: Fort Garry – Jason Shymanski, Greg Boutet, Ed Shachtay, Darrell Jacques, Ryan Boutet 

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onsanto Canada presents a trophy for annual 

competition. 

Four individual plaques and prizes are presented 

to the winners by CurlManitoba. 

pREvIOUS wINNERS 

2007 - Jack Gordon, Deer Lodge 

2008 - Peter Willms, Assiniboine Memorial 

2009 - Thomas Melanchuk, Fort Rouge 

2010 - David Kendall, Wildewood 

2011 - Bob Benson, Charleswood 

2012 - Paul Scinocca, St. Vital 


8-ender troPhy 

sPrInGfIeld CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Curtis Joyal, Nick Joyal, Matt Joyal, Kevin Lamothe, 

Tom Light (missing), Jeff Joyal (missing) 

fInAlIst: Thistle – Jack Clarke, Terry Ross, Kyle Jarworski, Jerry Marsden, Richard Maryk 

semI-fInAlIst: Deer Lodge – Dan Sul, Rob Cornelius, Frank Mitchell, Wayne Buckel, Rick Furney 

semI-fInAlIst: Granite – Mike Yosyk, Jared Ruffeski, Curtis Martin, Kevin Tomanek, James Kirk 

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-Ender presents this trophy, which pays 

tribute to the history of the 8-Ender Brushes. 

Four individual plaques and prizes are presented to 

the winners by CurlManitoba. 


1992 - Kevin Exell, Deer Lodge 

1993 - Rob Woodrow, Elmwood 

1994 - Ricardo Ingimundson, Heather 

1995 - Brian Riach, Pembina 

1996 - Cory Anderson, Victoria 

1997 - Robin Nelson, CFB Winnipeg 


1999 - Randy Neufeld, Pembina 

2000 - Dave Johnson, Deer Lodge 

2001 - Ray Fillion, Valour Road 

2002 - Randy Neufeld, LaSalle 

2003 - Craig Strand, Valour Road 

2004 - John Bubbs, Granite 

2005 - Collin Sundell, Valour Road 

2006 - William Kuran, Pembina 

2007 - Kevin Larson, Springfield 


2009 - Bill Burkett, Victoria 

2010 - Justin Reynolds, Thistle 

2011 - Garth Smith, Assiniboine Memorial 

2012 - Curtis Joyal, Springfield 

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CAnAdA’s Web shoP troPhy 

West st. PAul CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Larry Liebrecht, Brian Bjornson, Bill Cechvala, Richard Van Der Broek, Craig Menzies 

fInAlIst: Heather – Darryl Berard, Lloyd Peterson, Roger Blanchette, Justin Richard 

semI-fInAlIst: Pembina – Joseph Mudry, Tony Sklar, Jonathon Mudry, Tim Boychuk, Bill Edgar 

semI-fInAlIst: Victoria – Bob Burkett, Konrad Schmall, George Kernaghan, Brian Burkett, Mitch Rowson 

anada’s Web Shop donates a trophy for 

C annual competition in the MCA Men’s 

Bonspiel. 

Beginning with the 2006 MCA Men’s 

Bonspiel, Canada’s Web Shop has sponsored the 

competition. 


2006 - Clarence Kohut, East St. Paul 

2007 - Rob Gray, St. Vital 

2008 - Bob Bartley, Carman 

2009 - Don Fischer, St. Vital 

2010 - Drew Knox, Elmwood 

2011 - Ken McCulley, Portage 

2012 - Larry Liebrecht, West St. Paul 


mAnItobA PorK CounCIl troPhy 


(L-R) Laurel Lyons – Manitoba Pork Council, Pat Carson, Randy Baraniuk, Don Biebrick, Rick Barnes, Bob Roe 

fInAlIst: Wildewood – Doug Hamblin, Doug Wahl, Mike Klassen, Darcy Catellier 

semI-fInAlIst: Elmwood – Dave Mowat, Bob MacCallum, Bill Smithson, Bob Victoruk, Jim Aab 

semI-fInAlIst: Thistle – Clare Hadewich, Bruce Armstrong, Cory Hyde, Rob Hollier 

anitoba Pork Council is proud to once again 

m sponsor the MCA Men’s Bonspiel. Working 

on behalf of the province’s 800 hog producers, 

Manitoba Pork Council delivers a wide range of 

programs and activities to foster the sustainability 

and prosperity of the pork industry for the good of 

all hog farmers and all Manitobans. 


2007 - Roger Parker, Fort Garry 

2008 - Brian Leskiw, West Kildonian 

2009 - Russ Kihn, St. Vital 

2010 - Mark Blanchard, Fort Rouge 

2011 - Don Henry, Thistle 

2012 - Pat Carson, Fort Rouge 


mCdIArmId lumber ltd. troPhy 

(Manitoba seniors CoMPetition) 


(L-R) Don Williams, Kelly McMechan, Myles Olmstead, Brian Fowler, Brian Bailey – McDiarmid Lumber 

fInAlIst: Mike Mahon, Ian Mahon, Blair Smith, Larry Legace 

semI-fInAlIst: Fort Rouge – Clare DeBlonde, Garry DeBlonde, Gary Smith, Dean Care 

semI-fInAlIst: Fort Rouge – Ron Westcott, Howard Restall, Bob Boughey, Don Shiach, Dave Hardy 

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cDiarmid Lumber is the title sponsor of the 

CurlManitoba Senior Men’s Bonspiel. The 

CurlManitoba Senior Men’s Bonspiel is for men 

50 years and over. Since 1927 McDiarmid Lumber 

has provided you with everything you need to 

decorate, build or renovate your home or cottage. 

McDiarmid Lumber Company donates a silver 

trophy for annual competition. Keeper trophies 

are also presented to the winners as well as gift 

certificates. Gift certificates are also presented to 

the finalists and semi-finalists. 

The winner of the McDiarmid Lumber Bonspiel 

will also earn a spot in the Strathcona Senior Men’s 

Provincial Championship providing the team meets 

the eligibility requirements. 

The Strathcona Senior Men’s Provincial 

Championship will be hosted by the Killarney 

Curling Club from February 21-25, 2013. McDiarmid 

Lumber also serves as the presenting sponsor of this 

championship. 


1966 - Ernie Scamell, Elmwood 

1967 - W.G. “Scotty” Anderson, Deer Lodge 

1968 - Joe Boddy, Oakville 

1969 - M. Frederickson, Heather 



1972 - Clyde Allan, Granite 

1973 - Dr. Bill McTavish, Elmwood 

1974 - Lyle Henry, Strathcona 

1975 - Dr. Bill McTavish, Elmwood 

1976 - Murray Clark, Brandon 

1977 - Tom Moffatt, Strathclair 

1978 - Lin Grieve, Wildewood 

1979 - Lloyd Harvey, Rossmere 

1980 - Bill Saunders, Granite 

1981 - Bruce M. Hudson, Strathcona 

1982 - Don Brownridge, Portage 

1983 - Bruce M. Hudson, Heather 

1984 - Doug Edmondson, Portage 

1985 - Lloyd Gunnlaugson, Valour Road 

1986 - Dick Wright, West Kildonan 

1987 - Lloyd Gunnlaugson, Valour Road 

1988 - Norm Houck, Elmwood 

1989 - Jim Ursel, Elmwood 

1990 - George Link, Heather 

1991 - Jim Ursel, Charleswood 

1992 - Ron Manns, Assiniboine Memorial 

1993 - Harold Hamilton, Wildewood 

1994 - Walter Tetzlaff, Brandon 

1995 - Jim Ursel, Valour Road 

1996 - Orest Meleschuk, Libau 

1997 - Jim Ursel, Granite 

1998 - Jack Wolfe, Portage 

1999 - Reg Malanchuk, Fort Rouge 

2000 - Brian Moffatt, Brandon 


2002 - Ron Westcott, Fort Rouge 

2003 - Kerry MacLennan, Pembina 

2004 - Carl German, East St. Paul 


2006 - Brian Fowler, Brandon 

2007 - Brian Moffatt, Brandon 


2009 - Rob Ramage, Baldur 

2010 - Jim Renwick, Brandon 

2011 - Kelly Robertson, Neepawa 

2012 - Brian Fowler, Brandon 


FAMILY RESTAURANTS 

Real Quality! 

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Proud sponsor of curling in Manitoba

ChICKen Chef bonsPiel 

(Masters CoMPetition) 

lAC du bonnet CurlInG Club 

(L-R) John Usackis, Dave Romano, Lyle Dew, Gene Lazaruk, Mike Smith 

fInAlIst: Fort Rouge – Reg Malanchuk, Verne Sheldon, Rob Rummery, Terry Hunter, Darryl Hogg 

semI-fInAlIst: Fort Garry – Louis Wendon, Bernie Bohemier, Bernie Wendon, Roger Daniel 

semI-fInAlIst: Gimli – Dave Suchy, Harry Robinson, Rick Sarahs, Mel Henuset, Bryon Batchelor 

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hicken Chef donates a trophy for annual 

competition. Keeper trophies as well as 

gift certificates are presented to the winners. Gift 

certificates are also presented to the finalists and 

semi-finalists. 

Chicken Chef became the title sponsor for the 

2001-2002 season. The Chicken Chef Masters Men’s 

Bonspiel is for men 60 years and over. The winner 

of the Chicken Chef Masters Men’s Bonspiel will 

also earn a spot in the Manitoba’s Credit Unions 

Masters Provincial Championship providing the 

team meets the eligibility requirements. 

The 2013 Manitoba’s Credit Unions Masters 

Provincial Championship will be played at the 

East St. Paul Curling Club from February 28 - 

March 4, 2013. 


1993 - Al Ingram, West Kildonan 

1994 - John Gifford, Heather 

1995 - Jim Robertson, 

Rainy River/Ft. Frances 

1996 - Jim Robertson, Rainy River 

1997 - Norm Houck, Heather 

1998 - Roy Arndt, Heather 

1999 - Ron Fraser, Assiniboine Memorial 

2000 - Gary Ross, Heather 

2001 - Augie Haugen, St. Vital 

2002 - Harold Hamilton, Fort Garry 

2003 - John Helston, Heather 

2004 - Barry Sadler, Portage 

2005 - Errol Klinck, Assiniboine Memorial 

2006 - Les Hooper, Lac Du Bonnet 

2007 - Ralph Bullock, Fort Rouge 

2008 - Abram Friesen, Heather 

2009 - Neil Schmidt, East St. Paul 

2010 - Clare DeBlonde, Fort Rouge 


2012- John Usackis, Lac du Bonnet 


CurlmAnItobA woMen’s bonsPiel 

AshAm Curling suPPlies 


2009 - Tina Kozak, Brandon 

2010 - Kerri Flett, Fort Rouge 

2011 - Kim Link, East St. Paul 

2012 - Lori Pelissier, Thistle 

thIstle CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Arnold Asham – Asham Curling Supplies, Lori Pelissier, Shelley Smith, Sandy Maskiw, Quinn Jones 

fInAlIst: Springfield – Cheryl Reed, Heather Maxted, Mel Hunt, Heather Dayholos, Kate Cameron 

semI-fInAlIst: Victoria – Phyllis Madigan, Rayleen Johnson, Maddie Deans, Vanessa (last name unavailable) 

semI fInAlIst: Granite – Meghan Armit, Nikki Hawrylyshen, Sarah Lund, Nadine Cabak Ralph 

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sham Curling Supplies presents a trophy 

for this event in the annual CurlManitoba 

Women’s Bonspiel. CurlManitoba provides plaques 

and prizes. 

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AtKIns Curling suPPlies 

stoneWAll CurlInG Club 

(L-R) Laurie Deprez, Darlene Sangster, Laurie Ellwood, Wendy Lischka 

fInAlIst: Thistle – Cathy Cook, Anne Russell, Marlene Mori, Lisa Ito 

semI-fInAlIst: Fort Rouge – Pat Wattis, 

Nicole Bergen, Tannis Wattis, Diane Novotny, Lucille Riel 

semI-fInAlIst: Deer Lodge – Susanne Beriault, 

Donna McLeod, Sarah Rabu, Sylvia Sigurdson, Sherry Clark 

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tkins Curling Supplies is pleased to present a 

trophy as well as the prizes for this event in 

the annual CurlManitoba Women’s Bonspiel. 


1977 - Mary Voss, Rossmere Ladies 

1978 - Carol Dunstone, Heather Ladies 

1979 - Sally Braithwaite, St. Vital Curlettes 

1980 - Pat Brunsdon, Grain Exchange BG 

1981 - Bev Behnke, Fort Garry BG 

1982 - Sharon Walker, Wildewood 

1983 - Shannon Doherty, Rossmere 

1984 - Bernice Telford, Charleswood Ladies 

1985 - Patti Tresoor, Granite BG 

1986 - Mary McGimpsey, Crestview Ladies 

1987 - Kathie Ellwood, Deer Lodge BG 

1988 - Kathy Sando, North Dakota 

1989 - Cathy Overton, Heather 

1990 - Irene Elias, Heather Ladies 

1991 - Laurie Davidson, Red River BG 

1992 - Connie Laliberte, Fort Rouge BW 

1993 - Marilyn Sigurdson, Assin. Mem. Ladies 

1994 - Maureen Voss, Rossmere Ladies 

1995 - Marlene Cleutinx, Heather Ladies 

1996 - Lori Eason, Granite BG 

1997 - Elaine Jones, Heather 49ers 

1998 - Gayle Turner, Fort Garry BG 

1999 - Maureen Voss, Fort Rouge Ladies 

2000 - Elaine Delannoy, Thistle BG 

2001 - Gayle Turner, Fort Garry BG 

2002 - Gwen Finch, Fort Garry 

2003 - Keri Martin-Jobse, Elmwood 

2004 - Rhonda Varnes, Fort Rouge 

2005 - Doreen Bugg, Deer Lodge 

2006 - Pam Kok, St. Vital 

2007 - Susan Neilan, St. Vital 

2008 - Lori Pelliser, La Salle 

2009 - Loretta Ross - Granite 

2010 - Lori Pellisier, Thistle 

2011 - Linda Stewart, Fort Rouge 

2012 - Laurie Deprez, Stonewall 

ContemPrA signs 


1995 - Karen Young, St. Vital Tues. Nite 

1996 - Kelly MacKenzie, Deer Lodge BG 

1997 - Karen Porritt, St. Vital Tues. Nite 

1998 - Lori Zeller, Valour Road BW 

1999 - Marnie Ross, St. Vital Tues. Nite 

2000 - Lois Fowler, Brandon 

2001 - Lois Fowler, Brandon 


(L-R) Darcy Robertson, Calleen Neufeld, Vanessa Foster, Tracey Lavery 

RECREATIONAL BONSPIEL 

2002 - Melanie Hanke-Dickenson, Portage 

2003 - Joan Johnson, Assiniboine Memorial 

2004 - Judy Wolchuk, Thistle 

2005 - Brenda Clift, Fort Rouge 

2006 - Liliane Fargey, Valour Road 

2007 - Val Mennie, Pembina 

2008 - Phyliss Madigan, Victoria 

2009 - Jacquelyn Little, Springfield 

2010 - Cathy Cook, Heather 

2011 - Lori Pelissier, Thistle 

2012 - Darcy Robertson, Fort Rouge 

fInAlIst: Thistle – Chris Scalena, Deb McCreanor, Heather Williams, Laura Skabar 

semI-fInAlIst: Fort Garry – Debbie Popovic, Brenda Robinson, Monica Noakes, Sherrell McColm 

semI-fInAlIst: Killarney – Deb Collyer, Karen Dunbar, Dana Collyer, Val Strath 


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