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Barry Worth - September 30, 2023

It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of Barry Worth (President 2022-2023) on September 30, 2023. Barry was serving as past president of the Governor General’s Curling Club. Barry always has a glint in is eye when he talked about curling and the Governor General’s Curling Club. We know how much it meant to Barry and Linda to be at the Edmonton Safari and participate in the events. Remembering the life of Barry Worth Donations to the Governor General's Scholarship Fund

Our hearts are with Linda and the family.

Barry and Linda Worth

Reception Photos

The Honourable Salma Lakhani and his Honour Dr. Zaheer Lakhani hosted the Governor General’s Curling Club at Alberta's Government House. Anna Zacharko, Event Coordinator in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta made an album of the photos taken at the reception. The album is accessible here (on Flickr).

The Governor General's Curling Club Executive for 2023-2024

Back row left to right - Ian MacDonald, Wally Morris, Barry Greenberg, Bonnie Morris, Wil Thurlow, Warren Hansen

Front Row - Elaine Brimicombe, Fran Todd, Barry Worth, Alain Deschatelets

2023 Inductees into the Governor General's Curling Club

The Class of 2023 who were inducted on September 11, 2023.

From left to right top row: Al Hackner, Kevin Martin, Gary Macyk, Jerry Shoemaker, Darrell Ell

From left to right bottom row: Jackie Rae Greening, Kerry Galusha, Collinda Joseph, Marla Forth

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A Brief History

The Governor General's Curling Club was founded by Lord Dufferin in 1874. He built a covered curling rink so that he and his staff could play the "roarin' game", and established the Governor General's Trophy competition that is still played today. In 1910 the Vice-Regal Curling Club was renamed the Governor General's Curling Club, and a number of prominent curlers in the Ottawa area were invited to become members. Since that time, the focus of the Club has been to recognize Canadians who have made a significant contribution to curling locally, provincially or nationally, not only as competitive curlers, but also as builders and administrators. The men and women of today's Club come from all walks of life and are proud to be honoured by membership in this historic organization.