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Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

Celebrating Legends at the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame Gala

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We want to thank Cash Casino in Red Deer for their generous donation to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. As a non-profit institution, we rely on the generosity of supporters like Cash Casino to continue our mission of preserving and celebrating our province’s rich sports heritage while nurturing the champions of tomorrow.

If you would like to make a donation to the Hall of Fame, please click the link below.

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Celebrating Legends at the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame GalaThe Alberta Sports Hall of Fame was in attendance at the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame Gala on July 20th. This event celebrated the induction of the Class of 2024, which included Honoured Members Dave King and Craig MacTavish. The gala was a significant occasion, recognizing the contributions and achievements of these esteemed individuals in the world of hockey.

It was great to see Dave King, along with Honoured Members Dale Henwood and Jack Neumann pay a visit to the Hall before heading to the ceremony.

If you would like us to attend your event, please call 403-341-8614.

Making NewsWe were thrilled when the Red Deer Advocate reached out to us wanting to do a story about the Hall following the release of our Annual Report.

To read the story, click on the link below.

Red Deer Advocate Article

Come Golf with Us!Join us for our annual golf tournament on September 12 at the beautiful Innisfail Golf Club. Tee times start at 11 am, promising a day filled with fun and friendly competition on one of the most picturesque courses around. Whether you’re an avid golfer or just looking to enjoy a day outdoors, this event is perfect for everyone. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day of golf and camaraderie at the Innisfail Golf Club!

To register, call 403-341-8614 or submit the golfer registration packages to [email protected]

We also have sponsorship opportunities available. Sponsorship packages can be found below and can be sent to [email protected]

Golfer Package

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This newsletter is sponsored by Tourism Red Deer.

Honoured Member Profile- Doug Silverberg

Golf Athlete-Inducted 1985Douglas Silverberg, a prominent figure in Canadian amateur golf, has achieved numerous victories since his first junior tournament win in 1946. Representing Canada in eleven international junior tournaments, he was a key player on Alberta’s Willingdon Cup team twenty-two times between 1951 and 1976, and participated in multiple Commonwealth and Eisenhower Cup matches, earning several Calgary City Amateur and Open titles, six Alberta Amateur Championships, and the 1964 Alberta Open Championship.

Learn more about Doug Silverberg by clicking on his Honoured Member Profile.

Honoured Member Profile

Provincial Sport Organization – Alberta Golf

Alberta Golf, the provincial sport organization for golf in Alberta, is a registered not-for-profit society with 56,000 members. Collaborating with Golf Canada, the National Sport Organization, they strive to keep golf as the top recreational activity in Canada. They maintain the integrity of the game across more than two hundred golf courses in the province, promoting the sport for the enjoyment of all golfers.

Artifact in Focus!

Golf trophy presented to Honoured Member Douglas Silverberg for winning the Central Alberta Amateur Championship in 1955.

2024 Inductee Ozzie Sawicki Visits the Hall

Ozzie Sawicki recently came to visit us.

Ozzie’s three-decade career in sports, marked by a commitment to inclusivity, includes leadership roles as head coach for the Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team, Team Canada’s Chef de Mission for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, and various positions in Paralympic sport governance. He was inducted earlier this year as a Paralympic Builder.

Click below to visit Ozzie’s profile.

Honoured Member Profile

Honoured Member Sharon Trenaman Stops In

Honoured Member Sharon Trenaman, pictured above with ASHF Executive Director Tracey Kinsella, stopped in for a visit.

Sharon “Tren” Trenaman, a pioneering force in squash since 1984, excelled as an athlete, coach, and volunteer, developing junior national champions, spearheading innovative training programs, organizing inclusive tournaments, and earning numerous accolades, including being the first squash inductee into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. She was inducted in 2017 as a Squash Builder.

Click below to visit Tren’s profile.

Honoured Member Profile

Get Your Nominations In!

Do you know of someone who should be inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame? Nominations are being accepted for the Class of 2025 until September 30.

Nomination packages, which can be found below, can be sent to [email protected]. If you have any questions about the nomination process, please call the office at 403-341-8614.

Nomination Package

Let’s Champion Our Local Sports Heroes and Inspire the Champions of Tomorrow​

Your donation will ensure your Hall can continue to champion our Alberta sports heroes. Donate through our website, attend our events, and be a part of our Sports Hall of Fame’s legacy. Thank you for your support!

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The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame provides a family-friendly, interactive experience. You will be surprised by what you discover inside! Have fun, laugh, play and discover Alberta sports heroes together. The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame is an interactive, hands-on celebration of Alberta's sporting history. Our over 7,000 square feet of exhibit space includes a multisport area with virtual baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and soccer; an adaptive sports area, including a 200 meter wheelchair challenge; a Treadwall climbing wall; the Orest Korbutt Theatre; the Hall of Fame Gallery; an art gallery displaying works by provincial artists, and much more. Our venue boasts a collection of over 17,000 artefacts of Alberta sports history and showcases many of these items in a number of displays. The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame also offers an education program, group activities, and a unique environment to rent for your birthday party, special event, corporate reception or meetings.

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Alberta Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Inductee Profiles – Para Nordic Skiing – Brian and Robin McKeever

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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.

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Alberta Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Inductee profiles – Alpine Skiing Athlete – Brady Leman

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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.

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