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. [...]
Tag Archive | "Environment"
Ducks Unlimited banquet coming up fast
Posted on 25 January 2012
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 [...]
Birth forest planting to celebrate babies of 2011
Posted on 28 September 2011
CHESTERMERE – Last September, eleven sets of parents, along with their newest additions in tow, gathered together at one of the small parks along West Chestermere Drive to plant a tree. They did so in honor of their newborn babies, who will always have a tree in Chestermere with their name tagged on it. Bill Peddlesden, who voluntarily helps to get the trees planted on behalf of the local Streetscape Committee, explains that the trees are kept under a watchful eye for their first few years, to make sure they survive. If a tree dies, a new one will be [...]
