Banner presented to firefighters

WHEATLEY — Members of the Wheatley Fish Fest committee visited the local fire hall on December 1 for a presentation of the banner that has been circulated in the community and has gathered over 2,500 signatures.

The banner thanks the Wheatley volunteer fire brigade for their tireless effort protecting the town during the downtown sulphide gas emergencies.

A donation of $500 was also gathered for the Wheatley Disaster Relief Fund.

Committee members, from left, are Hillary Hyatt, Heidi Omstead, Jodi Mummery and Jocelyn Jones. In front is Jr. Fire Chief Jerrett.

SUN photo by Greg Coulter

Spokesperson Hilary Hyatt congratulated and thanked the members on hand for their service.

The committee is also working hard behind the scenes to again bring back the Fish Fest next summer.