Canada Games Hall of Honour Class of 2019 unveiled
As the countdown continues to the start of the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, several legends were announced Tuesday as the latest inductees into the Canada Games Hall of Honour.
Athletes Jennifer Heil, Cindy Klassen and Bruny Surin, along with Builder Clare Drake and Distinguished Alumna Dr. Elizabeth Cannon will be honoured at a dinner Feb. 14 in Red Deer.
Induction into the Canada Games Hall of Honour occurs every two years during each Canada Games. The Hall of Honour recognizes, honours and celebrates exceptional Canada Games alumni who have distinguished themselves as athletes, coaches, officials or administrators, or persons who have made an outstanding contribution to the development and advancement of the Canada Games property.
“When people come to the Canada Games, they have gone on to do amazing things – like become an Olympic champion, or the president of a university, or an inspiration to thousands of hockey players,” said Dave Patterson, Chair of the Canada Games Council. “Whatever it is they go on to do, it’s always incredible. These are five unbelievable examples.”