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Posthumous recognition for Pearl Violet Borgal

New names to be added to Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame Friday

May 7, 2026 | 2:23 PM

Seven new entries will formally be added to the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony slated for tomorrow night (FRI) at the Trade & Convention Centre.

Included: Ross Bekkering in Basketball, Wacey Rabbit and Kris Versteeg for Hockey, the 2016-17 Kodiak Women’s Basketball National Championship squad in the Team category, Triathalete Dr. Alan Poytress as Builder, a special award to be presented to the Ralph Family, and historical inductee Pearl Violet Borgal.

Two Kinsmen ‘Sports Persons of the Year’ will also receive recognition from the hall – Coby Iwaasa for his involvement in racquetball and Shannon Clark in mixed martial arts.