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The Brier is currently going on, so each day of the big event I am sharing a photo from Canada's curling past.

Today, it is a group of women curling on a frozen slough outside of Banff in 1903.

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📸Glenbow Archives CU181977
The photograph depicts a group of women playing curling on a snowy outdoor rink, surrounded by a forest of tall trees. The image is in black and white, suggesting it is historical. The women are dressed in early 20th-century winter attire, including long skirts, coats, hats, and scarves, with some wearing sweaters featuring a prominent letter "B." They are actively engaged in the game, using brooms to sweep the ice in front of a curling stone. The scene captures a moment of camaraderie and physical activity in a wintry, natural setting.
March 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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With The Brier going on right now, I am sharing pictures from Canada's curling history each day.

Today, it is the 1972 Canadian Ladies' Curling Association Champions from Nova Scotia: Helen Rowe, Rita Williams, Sharon Nelson, Maureen Banyard.

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The black-and-white photo shows four women standing side by side, dressed in white uniforms with buttons and patches, likely representing a historical or cultural organization in Nova Scotia. Each woman wears a distinctive plaid tam-o'-shanter hat with feathers, a traditional Scottish accessory, suggesting a connection to Scottish heritage. They are smiling and standing in front of a plain background, possibly a curtain or wall. At the bottom of the image, bold black text reads "NOVA SCOTIA,"
March 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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With The Brier going on right now, I am sharing pictures from Canada's curling history each day.

Today, it is Bob Cole, the legendary Hockey night in Canada broadcaster, when he was skip of the Newfoundland team. He skipped the team at the 1971 and 1975 Briers.

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The photo shows a person in a red jacket and black pants, leaning forward on an ice surface, delivering a curling stone. The individual is wearing a black cap and appears focused on the shot. Large yellow text in the foreground reads "SKIP BOB COLE," indicating the person is the skip (team leader) in a curling match.
March 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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The Brier is currently going on, so each day of the big event I am sharing a photo from Canada's curling history.

Today it is this image of Japanese curlers at the Arbutus Curling Club in Vancouver on Dec. 2, 1966

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📸Ross Kenward
The black-and-white photograph depicts three individuals engaged in a curling match on an indoor ice rink. The person in the center, dressed in a white curling uniform, is in a crouched position, delivering or sliding a curling stone down the ice. This individual is holding the handle of the stone with both hands, focusing intently on their delivery. To the left, an older man wearing a beret, glasses, a cardigan, tie, and trousers is crouching and observing the stone closely, possibly acting as a coach, teammate, or skip providing guidance. He appears to be analyzing the stone’s path or offering instructions. To the right, another individual, dressed in a dark uniform with a protective chest guard, is seated on the ice, holding a curling broom. This person seems to be ready to sweep the ice in front of the stone to influence its speed and direction, a common practice in curling.
March 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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The Brier is currently going on, so each day of the big event I am sharing a photo from the competition's history!

Team Alberta's Fred Storey and Bernie Sparkes celebrate at the 1968 Brier in Kelowna. Alberta won that year (and again in 1969).

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📸Warren Hansen
The black-and-white photograph depicts a curling match, featuring two men actively engaged in the sport on an ice rink. The man on the left is standing with his right arm raised triumphantly, appearing to celebrate or signal, while wearing a long-sleeved sweater, dark pants, and shoes suitable for curling. The man on the right is in a crouched position, holding a broom and focusing intently on a curling stone sliding across the ice, also dressed in a similar sweater, pants, and curling shoes. Several curling stones are visible on the ice, positioned near the target area, known as the "house." In the background, a crowd of spectators can be seen in the stands, suggesting this is a competitive or significant event.
February 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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With The Brier going on right now, I am sharing pictures from Canada's curling history each day.

Today, it is this woman at a bonspiel in Canada in December 1940.

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📸George Strock
This black-and-white photograph captures a person on a curling rink, dressed in traditional Scottish attire. They are wearing a plaid kilt, a dark blouse, and a fur coat draped over their shoulders, along with a tam o' shanter hat adorned with a feather and a badge, which is typical of Scottish cultural dress. The individual is holding two curling brooms, resting them on their lap, and is seated on the ice near a hack (the starting block used in curling). The rink's ice surface is visible, with concentric circles marking the target area, and a stone is partially seen on the right side. The background includes a wooden barrier, typical of an indoor curling facility.
March 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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With The Brier going on right now, I am sharing pictures from Canada's curling history each day.

Today, it is Dave Rattray wearing Bermuda shorts while curling at the Lambton Club's Invitation Bonspiel on Dec. 27, 1968.

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📸Doug Griffin
The photo is a black-and-white image of a man playing curling, a traditional Canadian winter sport. He is standing on an ice rink, dressed in a short-sleeved polo shirt, light-colored shorts, knee-high dark socks, and dark shoes, holding a curling broom. He appears to be in the act of sweeping or preparing to sweep the ice near a curling stone. In the background, other players are visible, also dressed in casual sportswear, standing or crouching on the ice, engaged in the game. The setting is an indoor curling rink, with a scoreboard or sign on the wall in the background.
March 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Absolutely heartbroken 💔

An incredible honor to wear the Maple Leaf as Team Canada 🇨🇦. Huge thanks to our fans, Kelowna, the ice crew, volunteers, and everyone who makes the Brier so special.

To our families, friends, and sponsors—thank you for everything. 🧡 #Brier2025
March 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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ALBERTA’S TEAM JACOBS WINS THE 2025 BRIER!🍁

They defeat Manitoba’s Team Dunstone 5-3, in the Gold-Medal game to win the #Brier2025 in Kelowna.
March 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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What an exciting game! With this evening's win, we secure our spot in the Page 1 vs 2 playoff game vs Team Manitoba (Team Dunstone) Saturday night at 9:30 pm ET / 11:00 pm NL. See you then! #Brier2025
March 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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I just want to give Matt Dunstone a hug right now. 😢
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March 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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An intense back-and-forth game this afternoon ended in a big win, improving our record to 3-0 here in Kelowna! We have the evening off and are back on the ice Monday night vs Team Manitoba (Carruthers) at 9:30 pm ET / 11:00 pm NL. #brier2025
March 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Fun between shots 🤪 #brier2025
March 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Congratulations to Mark & Brad on your #brier2025 all star awards ✨
March 8, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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We had a strong start but couldn't close it out. On the upside, we still secure 2nd place in Pool A and will compete in the 1 vs 2 Page Qualifier on Friday afternoon. Tomorrow is a new day! #Brier2025
March 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Lobster progress after 3 draws of #Brier2025. #knitting
March 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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With our win today, we've qualified for the playoffs! 😁

We have another game this evening vs Team Nunavut at 9:30 pm ET / 11:00 pm NL and finish up the round robin tomorrow afternoon. #Brier2025
March 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Nice win this afternoon to put us at 5-0! Two big games tomorrow. First up is Team AB- Koe at 11:30 am ET / 1:00 pm NL. #Brier2025
March 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Last night’s win keeps us at the top of the leaderboard with a 7-0 record! Huge game this afternoon against Team Manitoba (Dunstone) to determine first place in Pool A before the playoffs. #brier2025
March 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Great game tonight as we move to 4-0! Next up is Team NB tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 pm ET / 6:00 pm NL. #Brier2025
March 4, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Great start here in Kelowna!
Next up is Team BC Saturday night on @tsnofficial.bsky.social! #brier2025
March 1, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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I love the bison design on the Manitoba hats. #Brier2025 🥌
March 4, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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#BRIER2025 Reading

"Bringing Winter Indoors: The Environment of Curling in Canada" by @ccoates.bsky.social

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Bringing Winter Indoors: The Environment of Curling in Canada
To curl today in Canada is to enjoy a controlled experience of winter.
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March 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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It was a nail biter but we couldn't get the win. Time for a good night's sleep so we can be ready for the semi-final tomorrow afternoon vs Team Alberta (Team Jacobs) at 2:00 pm ET / 3:30 pm NL! #brier2025
March 9, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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Thursday Afternoon Feature 🤩 #brier2025
March 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM