On March 17, 2026, the City Council in Chestermere, Alberta, held a ceremony to honour local Olympic gold medallists Brett Gallant and Ben Hebert for their recent win at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The event celebrated the curling champions to help inspire community pride and support local youth sports programs.
Gallant and Hebert were part of the winning team skipped by Brad Jacobs that represented Team Canada in Italy. The group secured their gold medals after a 9-6 victory against Great Britain on February 21, 2026.
The ceremony was attended by Member of Parliament David Bexte and Marla Forth from the Chestermere Curling Association. Local officials used the gathering to highlight the city’s commitment to sports excellence and the health of the community.
According to Curling Canada, the win was part of a successful year for the national curling program. Chestermere leaders hope the recognition of these elite athletes will encourage more local children to participate in recreational activities.
