REGINA – Most Reginans already know him as an Olympic medalist and reality TV star, and now professional snowboarder Mark McMorris is poised to leave a lasting legacy on the Queen City.
The city has approved McMorris’ name to be used for the future naming of a street or park.
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The location of the street or park has not yet been determined by the city.
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McMorris is one of the world’s best snowboarders having won three gold medals at the X-Games and a bronze medal at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. Mark and his brother Craig also starred in a reality TV series titled ‘McMorris & McMorris’.
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McMorris is the second young celebrity from Dr. Martin Leboldus High School to receive such an honour. Orphan Black star Tatiana Maslany is also set to have a street named after her.
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