The Anchor Weekly – The Chestermere Lake News

CHESTERMERE – The local Ducks Unlimited chapter hosted yet another successful fundraiser this past Saturday, as around 150 people turned out to the annual dinner and auction. Attendees enjoyed a catered dinner along with complimentary wine donated by Corrinne Watson. There were also various raffles and games to participate in, in addition to the silent and live auctions. There were over 100 items to bid on in the silent auction, including jewelry, art prints, decorative items and Ducks Unlimited merchandise. The live auction, hosted by auctioneer Cody Hayes, saw various vacation packages, sculptures and other prizes go up for bid. [...]

CHESTERMERE – A fundraiser that has been taking place in Chestermere for a decade will return once again this Feb. 11, and tickets are still available. The banquet is organized yearly by the Chestermere chapter to raise funds for Ducks Unlimited, with the money providing the funding needed to fuel environmental projects such as wetland protection initiatives and other conservation efforts in the area and across the province. Craig Bishop, Head of Environment Services for Alberta, said that Ducks Unlimited raises money through corporate philanthropy and through grass roots fundraisers such as the upcoming banquet in Chestermere. He said that [...]

CHESTERMERE – An annual fundraiser that has been taking place in Chestermere for a decade will return once again this Feb. 11. The banquet is organized yearly by the Chestermere chapter to raise funds for Ducks Unlimited, with the money providing the funding needed to fuel environmental projects such as wetland protection initiatives and other conservation efforts in the area and across the province. There are usually around 100 guests in attendance, and tickets do sell out. There is dinner, as well as a silent auction and live auction . The live auction features a live auctioneer, and numerous vacation [...]