Marilyn Neily (Curling Ambassador)

Marilyn Neily has been a strong ambassador for the sport of curling, with an impressive record of service and leadership. She was inducted into the Canadian Curling Association Hall of Fame in 2015 and continues to play an active role with the Nova Scotia Stick Curling Association and is a proud member of the Bridgewater Curling Club. It was lovely to meet with Marilyn at the Bridgewater Community Gardens to present her with a copy of the Members’ Statement I read in the Legislature in February 2025.

February 21, 2025
The Honourable Becky Druhan:

Speaker, I rise today to recognize Marilyn Neily of Pleasantville, who is a member of the Bridgewater Curling Club. Marilyn was one of 22 Canadian women curlers selected from across the country to participate in the 2024 Curling Friendship Tour held in Scotland last Fall. She was the sole representative of our beautiful province.

The Curling Friendship Tour, established in 1955, aims to strengthen the bonds between two great curling nations of Canada and Scotland. Team Canada competed in 18 games over 21 days and was declared the overall tour winner, bringing home the Muriel Fage trophy, in memory of a well-known Nova Scotian curler.

Curling is a sport that showcases skill and strategy but also fosters friendship and camaraderie. During the tour, Marilyn had the opportunity to experience Scotland’s rich history and vibrant culture. She says the outstanding Scottish hospitality was a highlight of the tour.

I ask the House to join me in congratulating Marilyn for this exceptional achievement, and for representing Nova Scotia with pride and dedication to the sport she loves.