At the Wounded Warriors greeting last Thursday at Fort Battleford, North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater paid homage to TV personality Bob McGrath, who was in attendance.
“This event is brought to you by the letters ‘N-B,’” Bater said.
McGrath arrived with the Wounded Warriors bus, which was carrying over 90 veterans, first responders and their families to Lloydminster for this year’s Wounded Warriors weekend.
Wounded Warriors Weekend is a nonprofit organization that intends to aid and promote the healing process of those affected with PTSD. The Wounded Warriors Weekend this year took place in Lloydminster and surrounding area. The weekend included fishing, golfing, and live music.
Co-ordinator Blake Emmons founded the organization. He served in Vietnam, while McGrath served in Korea.
The Wounded Warriors stopped in Battleford for a barbeque and stayed for about an hour. As the veterans stepped off the bus, cadets lined the entrance to the museum, and Jim Ramsay played bagpipes.
The Wounded Warriors were on their way from Radisson. Motorcyclists from the Canadian Legion of Riders accompanied the bus.
Along with Mayor Bater, MLA Herb Cox and Battleford mayor Ames Leslie offered comments.
A Wounded Weekend Warrior fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Don Ross Centre in North Battleford. Emmons, who is a country music singer and actor, will perform, along with The Good Brothers. According to Marlene Oleshko, donation opportunities include a book of 30 raffle tickets for $200, sponsoring a table for eight for $440, and sponsoring an individual warrior for the weekend getaway for $2,500. Oleshko can be contacted at 306-445-7781.
