A local hockey organization is reminding hockey fans and citizens in the region to attend the Smoky River Minor Hockey Association Showcase at the Falher Regional Recreation Complex on Dec. 20.
The annual full day of hockey, provided by every age group of hockey players in the association, will start at 8:45 a.m. and run all day, including a game by the Falher Pirates in the evening against the High Prairie Regals at 8 p.m.
U15 manager Pauline Therriault says it’ll be a day that hockey enthusiasts will want to experience.
“It’s a great opportunity to spend the day cheering on your favourite athlete,” she says.
“Our community can come spend the day with the parents, grandparents, friends, family and athletes and watch some great hockey.”
Games will begin with Smoky River versus Peace River U7 at 8:45 a.m. Smoky River U9 will follow with action against Manning at 9:45 a.m. High Prairie U11 will then match up against the home team at 11 a.m., followed by Spirit River and Smoky River U13 at 1:15 p.m. Grimshaw will then take the ice against the home team for a battle of U15 at 3:30 p.m. Smoky River versus Valleyview U18 will round out the youth hockey with a match at 5:45 p.m.
Smoky River Minor Hockey urges people to attend the showcase to help support not only the athletes, but also the Smoky River Regional Food Bank. They will be collecting non-perishable food items and hygiene products for women.
Therriault also says in light of the extensive snowfall in the region to consider signing up for the Snow Angels program the association is offering.
“The program is designed to help residents who have difficulty clearing snow from their sidewalks, driveways or steps,” explains Therriault.
“Those who can and should sign up are senior citizens who cannot safely shovel snow, persons with disabilities or limited mobility, or someone recovering from illness or surgery,” she adds.
There is no charge to sign up for the program, and it runs from November until the end of March. The hockey players have 24 hours after a snowfall to go to the homeowner’s property to help remove the snow. Homeowners must provide a snow shovel.
If you would like to sign up for the Snow Angels Program to get ready for the next snowfall or would like more information about the Smoky River Minor Hockey Association Showcase, Therriault urges people requiring assistance to call her at (780) 837-1717.
To be eligible for the program you must reside at a property that is located in Falher, Guy, Donnelly, McLennan, or Girouxville.
Emily Plihal
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