More than $19,000 raised for charity at Firefighter's Gala

More than $19,000 was raised for the Firefighters Charitable Foundation during the Firefighters Gala to celebrate 125 years of service in the community last Saturday night at Co-op Place. - PHOTO COURTESY RANDY FEERE

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On Oct. 24, Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services held a high-class Firefighter’s Gala to celebrate its 125th anniversary and raised $19,625 for the Firefighters Charitable Foundation.

The money was raised through a silent auction with 76 donation items, as well as ticket sales for the formal event.

The evening also featured a performance from duelling pianists, as well as a performance by the Lethbridge Firefighters Pipe and Drum Band.

The gala marks the end of 125 anniversary celebrations held by Medicine Hat Fire throughout the year, whi