Manitoba

Gimli Curling Team Stays Undefeated At World Championship

By

James Sinclair
March 17, 2026 12:40 pm

Team Kerri Einarson from the Gimli Curling Club in Gimli, Manitoba, has won their fourth straight game at the 2026 World Women’s Curling Championship. The team reached a 4-0 record on March 16, 2026, after defeating a team from Denmark.

The match against Denmark’s Madeleine Dupont ended with a score of 9-6. This game was held at the Markin MacPhail Centre in Calgary, Alberta, where the tournament is taking place until March 22, 2026.

The team, representing the Gimli Curling Club, includes skip Kerri Einarson, vice Val Sweeting, second Shannon Birchard, and lead Karlee Burgess. According to the Grand Slam of Curling, the team remains in a strong position as they represent Canada on the international stage.

The World Women’s Curling Championship features top teams from around the globe competing in a tournament format. Residents in Gimli are watching the results closely as their hometown skip and her teammates compete for the top prize.

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