A local swim club is rejoicing after two of their own will be on their way to Manitoba.

Para swimmer Alexander Sharpe, who competes with the Nose Creek Swim Association was named to Team Alberta for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.

Sharpe's Coach, Alexx Diepe who has traveled with him throughout the season was named one of the six coaches for the Provincial team.

The team will be working hard as they prepare for the Summer Games which run from July 28-August 13th in Winnipeg.

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