Curlers honour memory of Keith Mitchell at annual bonspiel

By Brett Peterson

The 4th Annual Keith Mitchell Memorial took place in Oyen January 24-26th. Ten teams entered this year’s event that included curlers from Saskatoon to Calgary, Vegreville to Buffalo and everywhere in between. Two draws took place Friday night, followed by a full day of curling on Saturday, concluding with the finals at 2:00 pm on Sunday. It was great to see the rink full all weekend not only with curlers, but people coming out to watch and support the curling club.

Winners of the A event: from left, Skip: Riley Carroll, Third: Jared Carroll, Second: Janelle Carroll, Lead: Brett Bamber.

 The results of the bonspiel are as follows:

• 1st A Event – Team Riley Carroll

• 2nd A Event – Team Merlin Peterson

• 1st B Event – Team Brett Peterson

• 2nd B Event – Team Jerry Logan

• 1st C Event – Team Ashley Herron

• 2nd C Event – Team Cal Logan

Without the sponsors and some hard work this bonspiel would not have been such a great success. This is always a great weekend of curling and support in our community to remember Keith Mitchell. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

Reporter’s note: Keith passed away October 5, 2021, at the age of 62 years, following a brief battle with cancer. Growing up in Francis, Sask., he was active in 4-H and curling. Keith’s passion for agriculture was evident in his forty-plus-year career in farm equipment. He spent the last nineteen years of his career with Rocky Mountain Equipment in Oyen as the parts manager. In keeping with his beliefs, he asked that in lieu of “thoughts and prayers,” everyone could honour his memory by spending QUALITY time with family and friends. To honour his request, the Oyen & District Curling Club began hosting a memorial bonspiel in his name in 2022.