51st Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel Wraps Up Exciting Weekend
The Swan Hills Curling Arena was awash with excitement this past weekend for the Swan Hills Curling Club’s 51st Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel. This year, eight teams, including three from Morinville, competed in a friendly yet competitive atmosphere.
The A event, sponsored by Pembina Pipeline, showcased some impressive talent on the ice. After several intense matches, the team of Cam Cairns, Larry Christensen, Kyle Winters, and Glenn Girard emerged victorious, demonstrating their skill and teamwork.
In the B event, sponsored by B&B Wilson, Craig Wilson, Rod Phillips, Brent Cmoc, Chris Hatch, and Kim Serby claimed the top spot after a hard-fought battle against their opponents.
The C event, sponsored by Top Height Forestry, provided its own share of excitement, with the team of Doug MacAurthur, Lyle Newman, Jordan Gurba, and Murray Watson clinching the win.
The bonspiel not only showcased the curling talent in the area but also celebrated the community spirit and camaraderie that are the heart and soul of events like these. Congratulations to all the winners and participants, and a heartfelt thank you to the sponsors and volunteers for their invaluable support in making this event a resounding success. Here’s to many more memorable bonspiels in the years to come!
Dean LaBerge, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Grizzly Gazette
