The West Kelowna Fire Department welcomed some special visitors on Friday, Sept. 15.
Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes and some of the team害羞草研究所檚 executives, including general manager Jim Rutherford, visited the West Kelowna Fire Hall to meet with front line workers, firefighters and the mayor to thank those who work to keep the community safe amidst the chaos of fire season.
The Canucks wanted to show their appreciation for the hard work and gruelling conditions that the firefighters continue to endure while battling the Grouse Complex wildfires that have taken over the Central Okanagan.
害羞草研究所淔irefighters don害羞草研究所檛 get the credit they deserve,害羞草研究所 said Hughes. 害羞草研究所淓specially with what these guys have gone through the last five weeks, it害羞草研究所檚 incredibly special for us to show how much we care and try to help out as much as we can.害羞草研究所
Canucks Captain Quinn Hughes and team executives visited the West Kelowna Fire Department to show appreciation for their extraordinary efforts to protect their community.
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On top of paying a visit, the Canucks organization donated $250,000 to Canadian Red Cross BC Fire Appeal.