Despite the gloomy weather, fun was had by all during the Coal Miner Days celebrations. Many attended the fireworks, parade, markets and more taking in all the sights and activities the weekend had to offer. Thanks to many community volunteers and the dedicated effort of Coal Miner Days president Renee MacCormack, the weekend went of without a hitch, and is known as the best yet!
Event winners are:
Poker
1st - Brian Duff
2nd - Dave Endicott
3rd - Mark Podrasky
4th - Angel King
Ball Hockey
1st - Jager Bombers from Sparwood
2nd - Cobra Kai
Bed Races
1st - Too Hot Too Handle
2nd - Yabba Dabba Do's
Best Costume - Too Hot Too Handle
Youth Winner - Audrey Roberts, Lewis Benoy, Dane Campbell, Colden Edey & Kelli Klein
SloPitch
1st - RIOT from Cranbrook
2nd - Tankers from Taber
3rd - O.D.Bs from Fernie
4th - Eh Team from Sparwood
Parade
Best Vehicle - Dave Ricketts
Bikes & Trikes - Chainbreakers Riders Club
Community Float - District of Sparwood
Animal - Alexis Raasch & Buddy
Musical Group - Kimberley Pipe Band
Service Group - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 81
Community Group - Sparwood Fire Department
Business
1st - Teck
2nd - Zaltana Coffee
3rd - Kal Tire
Child Entry
1st - Hot Gossip
2nd - Olivia & Trapper
3rd - Kyrsten Johnson (Apex Power)
Sparwood Classic
8K - Sarina Beran 39:59
5K - Megan Prueter 31:38
Duathlon
3-5 year old boys
1st - Orien Domin
2nd - Brayden Holberton
3rd - Ian MacCormack
3-5 year old girls
1st - Addy Charest
2nd - Kyra Eklund
3rd - Ciera Wemp
6-8 year old boys
1st - Cole Wemp
2nd - Darcy Wemp
3rd - Austin Roberts
6-8 year old girls
1st - Kourtney Holberton
2nd - Sage Charest
9-12 year old boys
1st - Kyle Klein
2nd - Gage Paskiewich
3rd - Conrad Thummerer
9-12 year old girls
1st - Portia Eldaun
Pin Draw $1000 to Nick Sayers from Sparwood