March 27, 2014
Premier Greg Selinger today inducted Manitoba 2014 Olympic and Paralympic curling gold medallists into the Order of the Buffalo Hunt.
Olympic champions Jennifer Jones,Kaitlyn Lawes, Jill Officer, Dawn McEwen, Kirsten Wall and their coach Janet Arnott, and Paralympic championDennis Thiessen were awarded the honour in a ceremony at the Legislative Building.
“We know that winning a gold medal at the Olympics is the result of countless hours of training, of early mornings and long days on the road,” said Premier Selinger. “The achievement of these athletes is an inspiration to all the young athletes and their families who are now making those sacrifices in order to one day realize their Olympic dreams.”
The Jones rink won the Olympic gold medal in women’s curling with a 6-3 victory over Team Sweden while Thiessen won gold as part of Team Canada in an 8-3 victory over Russia in the Paralympic mixed curling final.
“We are immensely proud of our athletes and all that they have accomplished,” said Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection Minister Ron Lemieux. “Bringing home these gold medals shows that Manitoba is a force to be reckoned with in curling.”
Manitoba’s Order of the Buffalo Hunt was established in 1957. The honour is bestowed by the province on individuals who demonstrate outstanding skills in the areas of leadership, service and community commitment.
MANITOBA OLYMPIC, PARALYMPIC CURLING GOLD MEDALLISTS INDUCTED INTO ORDER OF THE BUFFALO HUNT
Premier Greg Selinger today inducted Manitoba 2014 Olympic and Paralympic curling gold medallists into the Order of the Buffalo Hunt.
Olympic champions Jennifer Jones,Kaitlyn Lawes, Jill Officer, Dawn McEwen, Kirsten Wall and their coach Janet Arnott, and Paralympic championDennis Thiessen were awarded the honour in a ceremony at the Legislative Building.
“We know that winning a gold medal at the Olympics is the result of countless hours of training, of early mornings and long days on the road,” said Premier Selinger. “The achievement of these athletes is an inspiration to all the young athletes and their families who are now making those sacrifices in order to one day realize their Olympic dreams.”
The Jones rink won the Olympic gold medal in women’s curling with a 6-3 victory over Team Sweden while Thiessen won gold as part of Team Canada in an 8-3 victory over Russia in the Paralympic mixed curling final.
“We are immensely proud of our athletes and all that they have accomplished,” said Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection Minister Ron Lemieux. “Bringing home these gold medals shows that Manitoba is a force to be reckoned with in curling.”
Manitoba’s Order of the Buffalo Hunt was established in 1957. The honour is bestowed by the province on individuals who demonstrate outstanding skills in the areas of leadership, service and community commitment.
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