Provincial award for Yellowhead Chiefs Sam Geekie

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Published on Friday, February 5, 2016

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Yellowhead AAA Midget Female Chiefs forward Sam Geekie was recently awarded the Premier’s Healthy Living Award for Youth.  The award recognizes the achievements of young Manitobans who are positive role models for other children and youth in promoting healthy lifestyles and is awarded to 10 Grade 12 students across the province.  The award includes a $500 bursary and a medal recognizing the achievement. 

Geekie has been a member of the Yellowhead Chiefs for the past three seasons and has led the team in scoring in each of those years, including the current season.  Her other athletic achievements include provincial and national competition in baseball and volleyball at Strathclair High School, as well as participating within club programs across Westman. 

In addition to her own athletic achievements, Sam has coached and refereed middle years sports at school and has volunteered at the various sports facilities in her hometown, including the arena and ball diamonds. From the entire Chiefs family, congratulations to Sam on a well deserved honour.