聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 The Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation marked the organization's 15th anniversary at its annual fundraiser dinner and auction, Saturday, April 1 at Arcola's Prairie Place Hall.
听听听听听听听听听听听 The event attracted 250 attendees and Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation President Harry Laurent says: 鈥淲e have a great turnout, great prizes and we can't thank the businesses and individuals who support us enough, especially since the economy is down.鈥�
听听听听听听听听听听听 To date, the MMWF has donated $155,000 to the Habitat Trust Fund, which via the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation- purchases land for preservation throughout the province. The organization has also provided bursaries for students throughout the Arcola, Carlyle, Kisbey, Lampman and Stoughton areas.
听听听听听听听听听听听 The MMWF has also: supported Moose Mountain Rehabilitation, sponsored a child's attendance at the Estevan and Area Wildlife Federation Youth Camp, maintained facilities at the Alameda Dam, as well as maintaining the MMWF's clubhouse in Arcola. The group is also involved with Archery Club- which has over 100 members. In addition, the MMWF holds Hunter Safety and Firearm Safety courses and provides instruction, books, training guns and meals to students.
听听听听听听听听听听听 鈥淲e always welcome new members,鈥� says Laurent. 鈥淲e have a lot of new faces here tonight, so that keeps the club and the fundraiser evolving. That's great.鈥�
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