There's no snow on the ground yet, but Snowarama is coming up, and there was a barbecue to help kick off the event's 36th year.
This year's event takes place on February 9, 2013 beginning at the Gallagher Centre. This year's big prize sled is a 2013 Ski-Doo.
The kickoff event featured gourmet smokies and a live band to entertain the hungry guests.
Deana Jesmer, Community Relations Coordinator for the Saskatchewan Abilities Council, says that the early kickoff was inspired by a new sponsor, Century 21. She says they thought it would be good to announce the event with something that could bring out the community and raise a bit of money for Easter Seals. The event raised about $800 total.
Jesmer also says that the community support for the event has always been fantastic, and that last year was proof, when people still raise over $130,000 even without snow.
"Hopefully we have a whole dump of snow this year so that goal can be met and beat," she concludes.
