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October 12, 2015 | The Vermilion Voice
Annual Kitscoty Steak Fry To Raise Funds For New Rescue Truck
Shannon O’Connor Reporter
Attending the Kitscoty Fire Department’s Annual Steak Fry fundraiser just may “Help Save a Life.” “We are in the process of building a new fire truck,” said Deputy Fire Chief, Daryl Jakubec. The truck is being made by the Winnipeg company Fort Garry Fire Trucks. “The truck will be used outside the Village of Kitscoty,” added Jakubec. “We get a high number of accident calls on highways 897 and 16.” The cost of the new rescue truck, when fully equipped, is $450,000. The County of Vermilion River has donated $75,000 Jakubec said. “We have most of the equipment, but will be expanding our capabilities in the future.” The truck itself is in the neighbourhood of $380,000. “We are about $40,000 short of that.” Last year’s fundraiser raised $20,000.
Jakubec said if they come close to duplicating that success, and combine the money that the firefighters from the Kitscoty Fire Department donate back, they should close the gap for the cost of the truck. Volunteer firefighters get paid by the municipality when they go on active calls to offset the cost of time lost from work. “In a year our department usually donates back around $15,000,” added Jakubec. The Annual Kitscoty Steak Fry has been going on for about eight years. This year’s fundraiser will be held at the Kitscoty Community Hall on Friday, Oct. 16. Cocktails are at 6 p.m. and supper is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 a person, or $320 for a table. There will be a silent auction and door prizes. Tickets may be purchased at the Kitscoty Village office or from any fire member. “We try and make it a fun night,” said Jakubec.
Back row: Creig Bell (Captain), Kevin Miciak (Fire Chief), Brett Harasiuk, Carla Cookman, Layne Zack, Cody Asselstine, Trevor Walker, Natalie Laroche, Rob McCulley, Daryl Jakubec (Deputy Chief), Neil Zack (Captain) Front row: John Schooley, Roch Cote, Emmett Ford. Missing: Jim Dillon, Chad Peacock, Ryan Pynten, Shawn Trainer, Kevin Taylor. Photo submitted
NDP Signs Vandalized $200 Reward Offered
Darcey Shyry, the team leader for the NDP in Vermilion, said 14 NDP signs were stolen after the All Candidate’s Forum at the Vermilion Regional Centre on Thursday, Oct. 9, and more signs were stolen on Oct. 10. Shyry also had pictures of other NDP signs that have been spray painted, thrown in trees, and run over. “This is anti-democratic, unfair and it is cheating,” he added. Shyry said that the Lakeland College campus security is investigating signs that have been tampered with on campus. As of last week the RCMP were investigating the theft of four NDP signs prior to the incidents on Oct. 9 and 10, and in a press release reminded the public that it is a criminal offence to tamper with or remove these signs and if caught may result in charges. Shyry is personally offering a $100 reward to anyone who provides information resulting in charges being laid. An anonymous supporter has also pledged another $100 for a total $200 reward. From left, 5-year-old Hudson Shyry and Darcey Shyry. Photo Shannon O’Connor (L) Photo Darcey Shyry (R)
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