3 on 3 Basketball Tournaments have been held during previous Harvest Festivals but after the passing of Mark Hamm in the fall of 2021, the Winkler Basketball Club decided that from here on out it’ll be known as the Mark Hamm Memorial 3x3 Basketball Tournament.

Players of all ages signed their teams up and got ready to play on Saturday at the outdoor courts that Mark was instrumental in bringing to the community.

Before the games got started a memorial ceremony was held to celebrate the impact Mark left on the Pembina Valley. Dave Kasdorf was there to unveil a mock-up of the plaque that will be going up at the courts in the coming weeks. It will highlight Mark's accomplishments in the sport and his love for the game.

Nicole Klassen had the chance to speak with Mark's wife, Anne Hamm, about what Saturday's tournament and memorial meant to her...

Walter Giesbrecht, Winkler Baskball Club co-founder and organizer of the 3 on 3 tournament, recapped the day and shared his long history with Mark...