Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools' eighth annual golf tournament hosted by Black Bull Golf Resort on Aug. 23, was a huge success, according to organizers.

The tournament raised over $18,000 which will be directed towards the Education Plus Fund, Hungry Students Fund, and the Period Promise Fund.

The fundraiser was founded by community members Simone Bredlow and Melissa Maygard and WRPS staff member Shannon Dewald.

"It was beautiful (weather). It was a really fun day. We don't always get so lucky," said Bredlow.

Besides the golfing, there were also 50/50 draws and a silent auction.

Bredlow said the tournament received a lot of support from local businesses, and with it being held at Black Bull for the first time, the event drew in a lot of new faces from the Pigeon Lake area.

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