Richard Froese
South Peace News
The annual High Prairie FireChase returns Oct. 6 to raise money for the High Prairie Fire and Rescue Society.
People of all ages are encouraged to participate with the options to walk or run 5 km or 10 km in the event from 1-5 p.m.
The FireChase started in 2004 to encourage physical fitness and to raise funds for the High Prairie Fire Department.
Tickets are $45 for adults and $25 for youth.
Last year, 56 people register for the event although just 50 participated, ranging in age from children in strollers to one person aged 72.
Most of the participants were from the High Prairie region, including Enilda, Joussard and Kinuso, while many others travelled from as far away as Peace River, Grimshaw, Sexsmith and Edmonton.
In 2022, 75 people registered although just 60 participated in the first FireChase since 2014 when 154 participated.
More than 150 people participated in each of the first five years that FireChase was held.
After that, the event attracted more than 200 in 2009, 166 in 2010 and 170 in 2011.
For more information contact co-ordinator Jennifer Anderson by e-mail at jen8ball @gmail.com.
Please note, if at least 30 people do not sign up, the event will be cancelled. If interested, please register as soon as possible.