The Okanagan Wildfire Responders Gratitude Event (OWRGE) is set for Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Memorial Park in West Kelowna.
害羞草研究所淟ast August, the McDougall Creek wildfire threatened our community, and it was the courage and tireless efforts of our firefighters, first responders, and support workers that helped keep us safe,害羞草研究所� reads a media release from OWRGE chair Tom Groat. 害羞草研究所淣ow, it害羞草研究所檚 our turn to show our gratitude.害羞草研究所�
The schedule has events for all ages including a Walk of Heroes ceremony and performances by local artists and musicians.
Schedule:
- 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Entertainment and family activities;
- 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.- Walk of Heroes and official ceremony;
- 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Free Barbeque sponsored by Evangel/Emmanuel Church;
- 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Stage entertainment sponsored by Big Steel Box.
The Walk of Heroes will be led by Fire Chief Jason Brolund and the West Kelowna Firefighter Honour Guard, followed by speeches from local, provincial, and federal representatives and a special Rotarian presentation.
Stage Schedule (tentative):
- 11:45 a.m. - Mount Boucherie Secondary School Band;
- 12:20 p.m. - Mount Boucherie Secondary School Jazz Band;
- 1 p.m. - Nico and friends;
- 2 p.m. - Andrew Johns;
- 2:45 p.m. - Crisprr;
- 3:40 p.m. - Nico and friends.
The event is free and donations are welcomed, with proceeds benefiting the West Kelowna Professional Firefighters Charitable Society.
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