VANCOUVER – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today congratulated the Canadian women’s curling team, whose exceptional performance today was rewarded with a silver medal at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

“Congratulations to Canada's silver medal-winning women's curling team,” said the Prime Minister.  “The exceptional teamwork, perseverance and determination they have shown is truly inspirational.”
 
The Canadian women's team, which has been together since 2005, includes skip Cheryl Bernard of Calgary, teammates Susan O'Connor, Carolyn Darbyshire, Cori Bartel, and alternate Kristie Moore.  This is their first medal in their first Olympic Games.
 
The 2010 Olympic Winter Games are being held from February 12 to 28.  Canada is being represented by more than 200 athletes competing in a 15-sport competition schedule at nine venues in Vancouver, Richmond and Whistler.  More than 5,500 athletes, coaches and team officials from more than 80 countries are participating in these Olympic Games.