Jeff Hnatiuk, who has been the president and CEO of Sport Manitoba since 1996, is moving on to become deputy minister for Sport; Culture and Heritage. The Selkirk Settler Times caught up with Hnatiuk at the Sport for Life building on Tuesday, Sept. 22; 2020. (Brook Jones/River City Photography/Selkirk Settler Times)

They say in life it is greater to give than to receive, but when it comes to Sport Manitoba president and CEO Jeff Hnatiuk, he gave so much that he also received a most precious gift in life. The gift of being able to connect with thousands of people in a most unique way through his love and passion for sport.

Hnatiuk gave 24 years of his life to running sport Manitoba and in the end he can move on to become the deputy minister of Sport, Culture and Heritage, knowing he made a lasting impact on the sports community not only in Manitoba, but across Canada.

This story will be updated.

By Brook Jones

Brook Jones is the editor of the Selkirk Settler Times. Jones has 24 years of experience as a multimedia journalist.