Don Walchuk
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Donald J. Walchuk (born March 6, 1963 in Melville, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian curler from Sherwood Park, Alberta. Until April 26, 2006, Walchuk played third for Kevin Martin's team.
Walchuk joined up with Martin prior to the 1996 season. With Martin, he won the Brier in 1997, an Olympic silver medal in 2002, Canada Cup's in 2005 and 2006 and four Alberta provincial championships.
Before Martin, Walchuk played for Pat Ryan as his lead (1985-1986) and his second (1987-1989). With Ryan, Walchuk won four provincial championships, two Briers (1988, 1989) and a World Championship (1989).
After playing with Ryan, he played for Randy Ferbey in 1990 as his third, then skipped his own team from 1992 to 1994.
Walchuk is also an investment advisor for Union Securities Limited.