Submitted by:
Leigh Osatchuk |

The 9th Annual Mixed Bonspiel was held in Benito from Feb. 9-14, 2016 hosted by the Benito Rec Centre. 30 teams from around the Swan Valley & bordering Saskatchewan communities came together to compete in 4 events.
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The week of activities consisted of two home games for the Kenville Flyers hockey team, free public skating throughout the week, Zumba classes on Wednesday, lounge entertainment on Saturday, a Lucky Draw Auction, a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning (hosted by the Benito Childcare Centre) and Saturday night sit down banquet for all curlers and company, and a fabulous “pick-a-prize” for the lucky event winners.

Thank You to all our sponsors and donors, and thank you to everyone who came out to watch some curling.

1st Event Winner:
Brad Knutson Rink-Norquay

Brad Knutson (Skip), Richard Johnston (third), John Knutson (second), and Vi Knutson (lead)

1st Event Sponsor – Swan Valley Credit Union-Presenter, Kim Pierce


2nd Event Winner:
Lenore Kinaschuk Rink-Benito

Lenore Kinaschuk(skip), Kristen Harness (third), Pat Lyons (second) and Louise Schabert (lead)

2nd Event Sponsor – W.F Schneider & Sons-Presenter, Scott Schneider


3rd Event Winner:
Carter Watkins Rink-Swan River

Carter Watkins (skip), Mason Kujanpaa (third), Carter Chev (second), Tynan Metcalfe (lead)

3rd Event Sponsor – J.A Lyons Memorial Trophy-Presenter, Jody Lyons

4th Event Winner:
Rick Kinaschuk Rink-Benito

Rick Kinaschuk (skip), Bill Woytkiw (third), Tom Lyons (second), and Marlene Mullin (lead)

4th Event Sponsor- Crop Production Services-Presenter, Rubieann Kluke