Since King Miner veteran Brian Woytkiw did not participate in this year’s festivities for the first time in more than a decade, the field was left wide open for an eager newcomer to swoop in and steal the crown for themselves. However, Forest, who’s participated in at least the last 10 King Miner competitions and finally ended Woytkiw’s reign as an eight-time champion in 2017, ended up capturing first-place finishes in stoper drilling, hand mucking and pipefitting, while also cracking the top four in all but three individual event categories, netting himself $4,300 in prize money overall. Competitors Jason Stykalo and Scott Kennedy also put in impressive performances this past Saturday, becoming the first and second runners-up, respectively.
Posted: Feb 25, 2021 1:53 PM CT | Last Updated: February 25
A January photo shows a member of Norway House Cree Nation receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The provincial government has announced that First Nations people born on or before Dec. 31, 1946, can now call to book an appointment for the vaccine. (Submitted by Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak)
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