The Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) and the local Forest Industry Members in Prince Albert joined other members nationwide to celebrate the National Forest Week by organizing a fundraiser called ‘Log a Load for Kids’ on Friday.

The goal was to raise funds for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation. The fundraiser included selling a burger and a pop for $15. Gift items like customized pens, and lip gloss were also added to those who purchased the burger.

Association of Saskatchewan Forestry Professionals member Darryl Sande said the event concept was created by the Canadian Institute of Forestry nationally.

“It was started by some loggers as well, and what they agreed to do was take the value of a load of logs and donate it to their local children’s hospital, so the structu

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