CALGARY — Donna Spencer of The Canadian Press has been awarded the Paul McLean Award as a person who has made a significant contribution to curling behind the scenes. The award, presented by TSN, is named in honour of the highly-respected TSN producer of curling, CFL football, world juniors hockey, and more who died of cancer at the age of 39 in December of 2005. Spencer received the award Saturday at WinSport Arena during the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. A sports reporter at The Canadian Pres
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