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Entertaining Evening as Myrnam Crooked Shooters take on CFCW Critters
Entertaining Evening as Myrnam Crooked Shooters take on CFCW Critters
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
The Myrnam Crooked Shooters men’s hockey team faced-off against the CFCW Critters to raise money for a local charity the evening of Feb.6.
Around 200 people came out in support of the Myrnam & District Dove Historical and Beautification Society (Dove Society). Announcer Marty Stevens, who is a retail sales manager with CFCW, told the audience that the Critters have been in existence for the past 31 years. “I think it’s our third time in Myrnam and we’re happy to be here.
During our years on the road, the Critters have played in hundreds of different communities and raised over $1.3 million for minor sports and other charities all over central Alberta.”
Stevens then introduced the players for the Crooked Shooters. He noted that #19, Dennis Machney, has been playing with the Shooters 43 years in a row! He introduced members of the Critters which consist of staff from CFCW and its sister station Sports 1440 as well as members of the Friends of the Station.
Dove Society President Elsie Kiziak said the event went very well. “One of the great things we talked about was being able to have a community event where everyone could come out and have fun. Aside from that it was a great way to help raise funds for the non-profit organization and help financially support its projects and activities in the community.
In 2024, the Dove Society completed phase one of a beautification project which included construction of a paved pathway connecting the north and southside of the village. The project also included: lighting, benches, tables, planters and garbage bins.
“We’re hoping to do phase two of the Dove Connection this spring,” added Kiziak. Proceeds of the game will support that as well as a future mural project that will showcase the rich history of Myrnam past and present.
