Calling all superheroes!

Times Reporter 

 

Have you ever dreamed of being Harley Quinn or maybe Wonder Woman? Whether you have wanted to be a super villain or a superhero the Strathmore Rural Fire Department Firefighters Association is inviting you to join them in your best super costume on Oct. 5. 

This year marks the 12th year for the annual Ladies Night fundraiser. After batting around a few ideas, the association voted on superheroes and villains as their theme. Over the past 12 years, the night has gone a long way to help support firefighters and the Firefighters Association. 

“It has kind of tapered off over the last few years but I think that’s just because peoples’ lives are getting busy. It seems to be a popular event and people enjoy coming out, the food’s always good,” said Trevor Dalstra president of the Firefighters Association and chairman of the Ladies Night board.  

Dalstra said the association doesn’t have a goal in mind of how much they would like to see raised from the event; instead they are appreciative of any and all support they receive from the community. They know everyone at the Ladies Night is there to support the members and that’s good enough for them. 

The funds raised from the event directly benefit the firefighters. 

“This is for if the firefighters get injured it’s to help them and their families out a little bit. It’s to help with extra training that our funding from the county doesn’t provide and just some specialty equipment that isn’t part of our mandate as well,” said Dalstra.

The money is used to help in those areas, and to help better equip the guys and provide specialized training.

Tickets are on sale for $50 each, and are available at Pro Water, Unit D 202 Canal Court, and also available at the door. The event takes place at the Civic Centre with dinner at 6 p.m. and entertainment at 9 p.m. There will be a live band again 50/50 tickets, a silent auction and a grand prize trip for two to Vegas draw at midnight.