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first_reported: 2026-11-11 20:02 EST
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# Calgary pitmaster takes home top prize in prestigious barbecue competition in Tennessee

The third time turned out to be a charm for Calgary’s Janice Smella and her ‘Smellaque’ team who took home first place at the 37th annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

Section: [Around Town](/montreal/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [CTV News Montreal](https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/canadian-pitmaster-takes-home-top-prize-in-prestigious-barbecue-competition-in-tennessee/), 2026-11-11 20:02 EST: Calgary pitmaster takes home top prize in prestigious barbecue competition in Tennessee

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