Parry Sound, Ont., marks Megan Oldham’s big air gold with Saturday event

Canada' Megan Oldham celebrates her gold medal win in the women's freeski big air final in Livigno, Italy on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Parry Sound, Ont., is throwing a celebration worthy of a champion.

This Saturday, the community will welcome home its very own Olympic medallist, Megan Oldham, with a homecoming celebration at the Stockey Centre.

The 24-year-old freestyle skier has given Parry Sound plenty to cheer about this month.

In Livigno Italy, Oldham delivered a dominant performance in women’s big air, capturing gold after posting a combined score of 180.75 — highlighted by a first run of 91.75, the best of the night.

She also skied her way to a bronze medal in slopestyle earlier in the competition. She crashed on her final jump of her second run, but recovered to post the best score of the third round and secure her first medal.

Oldham now has two of Canada’s 11 medals at the games, including one of its two golds.

Saturday’s homecoming with Megan Oldham

Now, it’s Parry Sound’s turn to show up for her Saturday.

Doors at the Stockey Centre open at 11 a.m., with the program beginning at 11:30 a.m. Admission is free and first come, first served.

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Following the ceremony, Oldham will join the streets for autographs until 1:30 p.m., giving fans a chance to meet the hometown star and celebrate her incredible achievement.

The town says the excitement continues downtown with a party on James Street from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

With files from The Canadian Press and The Associated Press