Kindersley Wildlife holds annual awards banquet
By Joan Janzen
The Kindersley Wildlife Federation (KWF) held its annual awards banquet and fundraiser on Saturday evening, March 23rd, at the Kindersley Elks Hall. A delicious meal was supplied by Jackie’s Delicious Delights.
There were plenty of good prizes and lots of items to bid on for the silent auction. Once again, the community was very generous, and the KWF is grateful. As a non-profit organization, the funds are used to carry out any upcoming projects.
There was an abundance of silent auction items on display at the Kindersley Wildlife Auction and Awards night Saturday evening. Three walls of the Elks Hall were filled up with quality items and raffle prizes were displayed on the fourth wall. PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
Ray Varty, a KWF member, said they are planning to update the gun range. Of course, there are always maintenance and equipment costs. This includes rifle, trap, handgun, and archery ranges, as well as the clubhouse, which is used for both private and public events. KWF also purchases supplies and books for the hunter safety programs for youth and adults. The group also helps with conservation and education initiatives within the community.
In addition to a huge assortment of silent auction items, raffle tables and door prizes were available. The group of ten KWF volunteers ensured the evening was not only a success but also a fun evening. It was also a rewarding evening for all the winners, who were presented plaques.
The list of winners for 2023 were as follows: Jarrett Johnson - Typical Whitetail Deer, 154 0/8. Layne Wall - Typical Whitetail Deer Muzzleloader, 149 7/8. Aiden McGrath - Typical Whitetail Deer (JR), 104 0/8. Scott Patey - Non-Typical Whitetail Deer, 177 3/8. Gerry Fries - Typical Mule Deer, 179 2/8. Alyssa Reiss - Typical Mule Deer Ladies, 86 2/8. Murray Hills - Pronghorn Antelope, 63 2/8. Tim Johnson - Moose, 167 4/8. Danielle Renaud - Moose Ladies, 158 4/8. Tia Mann - Black Bear, 19 8/16. Laura Lee Olson - Black Bear Ladies, 17 15/16. Dillon Richardson - Canada Goose, 11 lbs. 0 oz. Ryan Fries - Lake Trout, 29 lbs., 6 oz.