Miners and non-miners alike, pitted their skills and endurance against one another Saturday at the 47th National King Miner contest.
The contest was made up of 11 different events which were timed to determine the winners.
The coveted title of King Miner 2019 was awarded to Josh Forest.
First runner up was Jason Stykalo. Matt MacGregor was second runner up and third runner up was Kerry Roberts.
The rookie prize went to Ashley Mallett.
The full lineup of results can be found at thompsononline.ca.
2019 National King Miner Contest Winners
I. King Miner: Josh Forest $2000.00 and a Plaque (Sponsored By USW 6166)
II. 1st Runner Up: Jason Stykalo $700.00 and a plaque
III. 2nd Runner Up: Matt MacGregor $200.00 and a plaque
IV. 3rd Runner Up: Kerry Roberts $100.00 and a plaque
2. Team Event: Sponsor - A & B Builders
Sponsored by Nickel Days Corporation
I. Scott Kennedy
II. Justin Lefebvre
III. Jason Stykalo
IV. Alex Martin
$1000.00 and a plaque (Sponsor A&B Builders)
3. Rookie Prize: Sponsor - Sling Choker
I. Ashley Mallett $500.00
Individual Events
1 Stoper Drilling (Sponsors - Epiroc)
I. 1st Prize: Alex Martin $500.00 and a plaque
II. 2nd Prize: Josh Forest $300.00
III. 3rd Prize: Kerry Roberts $200.00
IV. 4th Prize: Michael Gallant $100.00
2 Jackleg Drilling (Sponsor - Maclean)
I. 1st Prize: Josh Forest $500.00 and a plaque
II. 2nd Prize: Matt MacGregor $300.00
III. 3rd Prize: Justin Lefebvre $200.00
IV. 4th Prize: Alex Martin $100.00
3 Bolting (Sponsor - Orica)
I. 1st Prize: Josh Forest $500.00 and a plaque
II. 2nd Prize: Matt MacGregor $300.00
III. 3rd Prize: Alex Martin $200.00
IV. 4th Prize: Ashley Mallett $100.00
4 Log Sawing (Sponsor - USW Northern Area Council
I. 1st Prize: Frank Bushby $500.00 and a plaque
II. 2nd Prize: Karlyle Knutson $300.00
III. 3rd Prize: Troy Martin $200.00
IV. 4th Prize: Evan Bercier $100.00
5 Ladder Climbing (Sponsor - Smook)
I. 1st Prize: Scott Kennedy $500.00 and a plaque
II. 2nd Prize: Ethan Amyotte $300.00
III. 3rd Prize: Justin Lefebvre $200.00
IV. 4th Prize: Jason Stykalo $100.00
6 Hose Mending (Sponsors - Kleysen Group LTD/Thompson Co-op)
I. 1st Prize: Josh Forest $500.00 and a plaque
II. 2nd Prize: Troy Martin $300.00
III. 3rd Prize: Scott Kennedy $200.00
IV. 4th Prize: Jason Stykalo $100.00
7 Hand Mucking (Sponsor - Alex MacIntyre)
I. 1st Prize: Josh Forest $500.00 and a plaque
II. 2nd Prize: Scott Kennedy $300.00
III. 3rd Prize: Jason Stykalo $200.00
IV. 4th Prize: Matt MacGregor $100.00
8 Steel Packing (Sponsor - USW Canadian National Office)
I. 1st Prize: Scott Kennedy $500.00 and a plaque
II. 2nd Prize: Frank Bushby $300.00
III. 3rd Prize: Kerry Roberts $200.00
IV. 4th Prize: Justin Lefebvre $100.00
9 Crib Building (Sponsor - Thompson Inn, Burntwood hotel, & The Marlborough)
I. 1st Prize: Scott Kennedy $500.00 and a plaque
II. 2nd Prize: Josh Forest $300.00
III. 3rd Prize: Frank Bushby $200.00
IV. 4th Prize: Kerry Roberts $100.00
10 Pipefitting (Sponsors - Manitoba Federation of Labour/Manitoba Government Employees Union)
I. 1st Prize: Josh Forest $500.00 and a plaque
II. 2nd Prize: Jason Stykalo $300.00
III. 3rd Prize: Michael Gallant $200.00
IV. 4th Prize: Scott Kennedy $100.00
11 Nail Driving (Sponsor - UFCW Local 832)
I. 1st Prize: Jason Stykalo $500.00 and a plaque
II. 2nd Prize: Scott Kennedy $300.00
III. 3rd Prize: Ashley Mallett $200.00
IV. 4th Prize: Frank Bushby $100.00
