ESTEVAN — The Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has been busy selling tickets for its annual truck raffle – the organization's largest fundraiser of the year.
Estevan branch president Jim (Frosty) Forrest said they have been at events and businesses to promote the truck. They have appeared in the Estevan SMILE Service Parade in June and the Bienfait Canada Day celebrations on July 1, and at show-and-shines in Regina and Carlyle.
"It's going well. I think we're going to have a pretty successful year for it," Forrest said in an interview with SaskToday.
The truck raffle raises funds that the legion uses to support veterans and make donations to community groups, such as the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation and the Estevan Regional Nursing Home.
The truck is a 2025 Ford F-150 from Senchuk Ford, and Forrest said it's a very nice vehicle. Ticket sales are going well, and Forrest believes they are ahead of last year's pace.
"Almost any event that we can find, and if we have enough volunteers, we'll be there to try to make this a great success again," said Forrest.
The winner of the truck will be drawn during the legion's annual New Year's Eve party on Dec. 31. The winner has the choice of the truck or $50,000 cash. The legion pays the taxes on the truck as well. The second-place prize is $10,000 and third is $5,000. Five early-bird draws for $1,000 each will be drawn Oct. 4.
Tickets are also available at the legion, or by e-transfer to [email protected].
