Area Residents See some of the World’s Best Curlers in New Glasgow

Nov 10, 2023 | Local News

Local residents are getting a chance this week to see some of the best curlers in the world.

The Pictou County Wellness Centre in New Glasgow is hosting the Grand Slam of Curling’s Kioti National, an event that features 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams.

Skips Niklas Edin, Brad Gushue and Rachel Homan, who are competing at this week’s Grand Slam of Curling event in New Glasgow.

Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says the federal government assisted organizers of the event in upgrading facilities.

There was also funding for accessibility improvements. Fraser says the changes will position the Wellness Centre to continue to host large scale events

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