Posing for a picture on Sunday are Inductee Robert Grisonich, Inductee Wade Peterson, Mayor Linnsie Clark, Inductee Wes King-Hunter, and Coun. Dan Reynish. (Image Credit: SEAVC Volleyball Club)

By Jesse Gill

Sports

Three individuals inducted into Medicine Hat Sports Wall of Fame on Sunday

Jun 1, 2026 | 9:04 AM

The 2026 Sports Wall of Fame induction ceremony at the Big Marble Go Centre on Sunday added three new members.

Robert Grisonich, Wade Peterson, and Wes King-Hunter had their plaques added to the wall and were honoured at the event.

Grisonich was recognized for long‑standing contributions to volleyball and basketball. His involvement in school athletics coincided with his teaching career from 1980 until 2014. Grisonich has also chaired and organized numerous provincial and national sporting events in Medicine Hat and is helping plan for the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games.

Peterson is well known for his lifelong contributions to boxing. His boxing career initially spanned from 1979 to 1986, before he returned to the ring in 2017 at the age of 51. Peterson won multiple provincial titles and captured a Golden Gloves Belt. He continues to coach at the Medicine Hat Boxing and Fitness Club.

Peterson’s involvement in boxing extends to refereeing and judging. He has officiated at national and international events. He officiated a main event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and Pre‑Olympic qualifiers, where he served as both a referee and judge. He has credentials as a World Boxing Referee and Judge Evaluator.

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Wes King-Hunter has been involved in the volleyball community for over 35 years and was inducted into the Volleyball Alberta Hall of Fame in 2017. He’s been a coach, educator, and builder of the sport in Medicine Hat and beyond.

King-Hunter moved to the city in 1988 and has coached at nearly every level. He is a co-founder of the South East Alberta Volleyball Club and has led high school and college teams with provincial success. He has served with Canadian national programs and continued to mentor athletes through the Crescent Heights High School Volleyball Academy.

He has also held several leadership roles with provincial volleyball organizations and boards.

Nominations for the Sports Wall of Fame are accepted year-round with an annual cutoff date of Sept. 30.

by Jesse Gill

Three individuals inducted into Medicine Hat Sports Wall of Fame on Sunday

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