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Winnipeg's Matt Dunstone is going for gold, hey!

You won't believe what our curling team just did, hey

Well, good morning, Winterpeg. We built a city in the coldest place anyone has any business building a city — and it is genuinely wonderful.

Okay, so I just gotta talk about this, because it's the kind of thing that makes you feel that deep, Winnipeg pride, you know? Our very own Matt Dunstone and his team, they just clinched a spot for the gold medal game at the men's curling worlds in Ogden, Utah. They beat Scotland 9-7 in a nail-biter of a semifinal.

### Our Winnipeg boys are going for gold!

This isn't just a big deal for Matt Dunstone; it's a big deal for all of us here, hey. Curling is such a part of the fabric of this city, from the little rinks out in St. Vital to the big tournaments downtown. It's in our blood. Seeing our guys, representing Canada, but really representing Winnipeg, on the world stage, going for gold? That just hits different. It reminds you that even though we're tucked away up here, we've got world-class talent, and we're not afraid to show it. This team, they've been putting in the work, sliding those rocks, perfecting those takeouts, and now they're one game away from being world champions.

* **Who:** Winnipeg's Matt Dunstone and his team. * **What:** Playing for gold at the men's curling world championship. * **When:** The final is Saturday! * **Why it matters:** It's a huge moment for Canadian curling, and especially for Winnipeg, showcasing our local talent on a global stage.

Think about it — all those cold nights, all that practice, maybe even at the Granite Curling Club down on Mostyn Place. It all leads to this. For anyone who's ever cheered on a bonspiel or thrown a rock themselves, this is just everything. It's a reminder of what community and dedication can achieve, and it makes you feel like the whole city is holding its breath with them.

Rosie Fontaine, MiTL Sports Desk, Winterpeg. We built a city in the coldest place anyone has any business building a city — and it is genuinely wonderful. Good morning.

My kokum and nimosôm would be glued to the TV for this, hey. Tune into the Morning Wire for more — you can catch it live at mornings.live.

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