Once again curlers returned for the annual Norquay Open Bonspiel held from the 18th to the 21st of January. Fourteen teams entered, with the added motivation that ages 18 and under can play for free. Rubieann Kluke, an organizer for the event, was “excited to have eight children out participating in the spiel.” A lunch banquet was served Saturday before the final got underway.
The first event winner, sponsored by Burtanck Motorsports, was the Ken Newell rink of Norquay, defeating the Lionel Hanson rink of Swan River/Benito. Placing third was the Lenard Bazarski rink, with the Jason Lukey rink fourth.
The second event final was an all-Norquay contest, with the Kevin Ebert rink coming out on top over the Bob Lumley team. Third place went to Kerby Mirva, and the Shawn Foster rink placed fourth.
The third event final also featured a pair of Norquay foursomes. The Brad Knutson rink defeated Deena Cherewyk. Third place went to the Gerry Peesker team, and Wes Lylyk rink placed fourth.
