Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2019: Dorothy ‘Dot’ Padget, Artistic Swimming Builder
Dorothy began her involvement with Synchronized Swimming in Alberta in the early 1970s. Now known as Artistic Swimming (FINA 2017), Dorothy trained, guided, supported, evaluated and mentored many athletes throughout the years. She worked her way up through the judge’s ranks and then became a certified FINA judge and earned her level ‘A’ certification, the highest there is. As a FINA judge, she visited more than 20 countries worldwide enroute to judging over 50 international competitions. Dorothy contributed to the sport as a clinic leader, and served on various committees and Boards at the provincial, national and international level. She wrote training materials, evaluated and assessed other judges, and participated in more than 15 event organizing committees. Her administrative roles included serving on the UANA (continental) and FINA (International Federation) Master committees from 2000 to 2015.
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Inductee Profiles – Para Nordic Skiing – Brian and Robin McKeever
Brian & Robin McKeever – Para Nordic Skiing
Canmore natives Brian and Robin McKeever are celebrated for their monumental contributions to Para Nordic skiing. Brian, Canada’s most decorated Winter Paralympian, secured 20 Paralympic medals (16 gold) from 2002 to 2022. Despite vision loss from Stargardt’s disease, he excelled remarkably. Robin, a 1998 Olympian, became Brian’s guide, and together they won 10 Paralympic medals.
Transitioning to coaching, Robin led Canada’s Para Nordic team to 41 Paralympic medals from 2010 to 2022, with Brian succeeding him as Head Coach in 2022. Their induction honors their athletic achievements and enduring impact on Canadian sports and the Paralympic movement.
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Inductee profiles – Alpine Skiing Athlete – Brady Leman
Brady Leman – Alpine Skiing Athlete
Calgary native Brady Leman, born October 16, 1986, is celebrated as one of Canada’s most successful ski cross athletes. Overcoming a broken leg at the 2010 Olympics and a near-podium finish in 2014, Brady achieved gold in men’s ski cross at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
With 6 World Cup victories and 32 podiums, he retired in 2023 after winning his final race on Canadian soil.
Beyond his athletic achievements, Brady actively supports future athletes through fundraising and leadership roles, including serving on the Alberta Alpine Ski Association Board. His induction honors his remarkable career and contributions to Canadian skiing.
Utah Republican Senator Planning To Attend Big Globalist Climate Shindig Despite Trump’s Energy Policies
Local, Online, and Booming: The Business Shift Happening Across Alberta
Number of young people identifying as ‘transgender’ declines sharply: report
UN, Gates Foundation push for digital ID across 50 nations by 2028
-
International2 days ago
Number of young people identifying as ‘transgender’ declines sharply: report
-
Alberta16 hours agoClick here to help choose Alberta’s new licence plate design
-
Energy2 days agoIndigenous Communities Support Pipelines, Why No One Talks About That
-
Business2 days ago“Nation Building,” Liberal Style: We’re Fixing a Sewer, You’re Welcome, Canada
-
Business2 days agoFinance Committee Recommendation To Revoke Charitable Status For Religion Short Sighted And Destructive
-
Bruce Dowbiggin2 days agoLong-Distance Field Goals Have Flipped The Field. Will The NFL Panic?
-
Alberta2 days agoThe Technical Pitfalls and Political Perils of “Decarbonized” Oil
-
International16 hours agoDaughter convinces healthy father to die in double assisted suicide with mother