Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Red Deer’s Dianne Finstad to enter the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2018, with Theoren Fleury and Cindy Klassen

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Announces the 2018 Inductees
This year 12 Albertan’s have been selected for this prestigious honour. Athletes, Builders, a Team, and three award winners in the categories of Pioneer, Achievement and Bell Memorial Award make up the 2018 list of Inductees. Athletes include winners of Olympic Medals and World Championships, builders, and pioneers who have dedicated endless hours to build sport and sport legacies to where they are today.
These Albertan’s have contributed to the continuous growth of their sport and are truly deserving of this honour that will be awarded to them at the Induction Banquet on June 1st in Red Deer, AB.
2018 Inductees
Doug Barkley – Athlete/Builder, Hockey
Keely Brown – Athlete, Ringette
Leighann Doan Reimer – Athlete, Basketball
Theoren Fleury – Athlete, Hockey
Cindy Klassen – Athlete, Speed Skating
Phil Allen* – Builder, Basketball
Dave King – Builder, Hockey
Dr. Lorne Sawula – Builder, Volleyball
Calgary Colts 1989 & 1990 – Team, Football
Stuart Erskine – Achievement Award, Mountaineer
Dianne Finstad – Bell Memorial Award
Robert ‘Bob’ Davies – Pioneer Award, Basketball
Todayville asked Red Deer’s Dianne Finstad how it feels to be inducted…
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.
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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.
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