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Olympic medalist Mark McMorris could get Regina street named after him

Most Reginans already know him as an Olympic medalist and reality TV star, and now professional snowboarder Mark McMorris is poised to leave a lasting legacy on the Queen City. File / Global News

REGINA – Most Reginans already know him as an Olympic medalist and reality TV star, and now professional snowboarder Mark McMorris is poised to leave a lasting legacy on the Queen City.

The city has approved McMorris’ name to be used for the future naming of a street or park.

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The location of the street or park has not yet been determined by the city.

READ MORE: Regina plans on naming city street after Tatiana Maslany

McMorris is one of the world’s best snowboarders having won three gold medals at the X-Games and a bronze medal at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. Mark and his brother Craig also starred in a reality TV series titled ‘McMorris & McMorris’.

McMorris is the second young celebrity from Dr. Martin Leboldus High School to receive such an honour. Orphan Black star Tatiana Maslany is also set to have a street named after her.

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