Scott Harper was a celebrated Manitoba sports journalist whose reporting career spanned much of the 20th century.
 
Born in Scotland in 1888, he emigrated to Winnipeg following his military service in the First World War.
 
Harper began working for the Manitoba Free Press (which became the Winnipeg Free Press) as a printer’s apprentice before transitioning to reporter, eventually becoming one of the province’s most-recognized voices on curling, soccer, golf and football.
 
He was known for tirelessly travelling throughout rural Manitoba to cover community bonspiels, bringing local sports stories to a broader audience. His coverage of curling championships began in 1929 and became a hallmark of his dedication. In 1956, he was named a life member of the Manitoba Curling Association, which was an unprecedented honour for someone not actively playing the sport.
 
His writing was defined by its respectful tone, descriptive clarity and heartfelt appreciation of athletes and fans. Harper’s voice helped shape local sports culture, capturing both the competitive spirit and the community engagement he witnessed firsthand.
 
Scott Harper was inducted into the Manitoba Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Media Roll of Honour in 1987.