Manitoba’s own Olympic gold medallist Jon Montgomery will be greeting fans at the opening of a new CIBC branch on Saturday. The Russell-born skeleton racer will be at the bank’s newest location at Kenaston Common (Kenaston and McGillivray) between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. signing autographs and taking photos. There will be a variety of [...]

Manitobans came together Sunday for a gigantic celebration to honour Olympic gold medallist Jon Montgomery. About 7,000 people from neighbouring communities gathered in Russell for a parade to honour the hometown boy, who won gold in men’s skeleton at the Vancouver Olympics on February 19. Dignitaries, politicians, fans and supporters of the athlete all gathered [...]

Manitoba Olympic gold medallist Jon Montgomery arrived at Winnipeg’s James Richardson International Airport just before 3 p.m. Friday. Montgomery flew in from Toronto in preparation for a homecoming celebration in Russell on Sunday. Watch: The men’s skeleton athlete from the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games was greeted by throngs of well-wishers, friends, family and fans. [...]

After a whirlwind experience at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games — including a gold medal win in men’s skeleton — Manitoba boy Jon Montgomery is returning home. The 31-year-old athlete/car salesman/auctioneer will be the guest of honour at a community celebration in his hometown of Russell, Manitoba on Sunday, March 14 beginning at 1:30 [...]

The province congratulates Russell’s Jon Montgomery. Submitted photo by Winnipeg cartoonist Dan Phelps

Manitoba’s Jon Montgomery received his gold medal Saturday night in Whistler for owning the men’s skeleton competition Friday night. The 31-year-old from Russell has gained instant star status as Canada’s latest Olympic hero to win a medal. His hometown has planned a celebration in his honour on Sunday, March 14, according to CTV. View more [...]

Homegrown athlete Jon Montgomery has made his hometown of Russell, Manitoba very proud after winning gold in men’s skeleton. The 31-year-old used-car salesman and auctioneer took the competition Friday night. Montgomery was the favourite sliding into this event at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Analysts predicted he would walk away with some hardware, and [...]