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Sports Hall of Fame recognizes them as “ambassadors to the game.”
JOYCE MCKEE CURLING TEAM Without Joyce McKee, Sylvia Fedoruk, Donna Belding, and Muriel Coben, the Canadian Ladies Curling Association Championship, now called the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, would have never become the nationally recognized organization it is today. The aforementioned women were part of the Joyce McKee rink and were the first winners of the championship in 1960. Their style, play, and knowledge propelled women’s curling into the leagues of men’s competitions, proving that women could compete at just as high of a level as their male peers. To this day, the Joyce McKee rink’s accuracy is unparalleled. If you can’t wait another two years before curling hits center stage at the Winter Olympics, check out the podcast “Curling Legends” to get your fix of curling greatness.
Every four years, as some of the world’s best Olympic athletes battle for gold medals, the world falls in love with curling. Curling originated in 16th-century Scotland and is most popular in Canada, where many Scots immigrated. Now, 480 years after the first recorded instance of curling occurred on a frozen pond in Scotland, many devotees have left their mark on the sport’s history. These are just a few of the greats. ROY THIESSEN Choosing only one devoted coach to highlight is difficult, but it must be Roy Thiessen. Roy coached championship teams — or rinks, as they are called in curling — at both provincial and national levels. His expertise led him to chair the first Saskatchewan Summer Games in Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) scores — drivers and fleet managers alike worry about them. A high CSA score can lead to higher insurance premiums, cause shippers to look elsewhere, and cost drivers their job. Here are five ways drivers can improve this important metric. MIND YOUR FORMS AND MANNERS Form and Manner violations are the most common hours of service (HOS) and e-log violations. While electronic logging has cut down on these errors significantly, missed logs can still happen. After every change of status, remember to update the current date, number of miles you’ve driven that day, shipping document numbers, and your codriver’s name if they’ve changed. DO A DVIR EVERY TIME The daily vehicle inspection report (DVIR) can be easy to rush through if you aren’t
1972, the World Junior Men’s Curling Championships in 1979, and the World Ladies’ Curling Championships in 1983. Budding athletes can learn all of Roy’s secrets and the fundamentals of curling in the numerous books he wrote. HARVEY MAZINKE CURLING TEAM In 1973, Canada held its collective breath as the Harvey Mazinke Curling Team took their final shot in a world championship match against Sweden. The rock ultimately failed to reach the rings, crowning Sweden as world champions and snapping the 10-0 record Harvey Mazinke had built during a week of competition. But regardless of that final score, Harvey Mazinke’s impact on the sport was not diminished. The team was crowned the Canadian Men’s Curling Champions in 1973, and the Saskatchewan careful. After all, you perform it every day . How much could change? It’s this kind of thinking that can lead to serious violations, like submitting an incomplete report or failing to spot maintenance shortcomings. We recommend getting into a routine using your 2019 CA Commercial Driver Handbook as a guide unless your firm requires another form. CHECK THOSE BRAKES Proper brake inspections can be a pain, but it could save lives, including your own. Even when you aren’t on the road, failing to do these inspections will cost you. Brake violations can land you a whopping 10 CSA points alone. Work with a codriver and help one another perform this vital inspection before the worst happens. DRIVE HEALTHY While it’s important to maintain your vehicle, don’t neglect your personal health. Driving while ill or fatigued
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