Todd Gustavson ‘Battle of the Badges’ memorial hockey game raises thousands for charity
Lloydminster, AB/SK— The Todd Gustavson ‘Battle of the Badges’ memorial hockey game, held Saturday, March 15, brought first responders and the community together for an afternoon of friendly competition in honour of former Fire Chief Todd Gustavson while supporting local causes.
This year’s event raised $4,283 in cash donations for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lloydminster, supporting mentorship programs for local youth. About 2,903 kilograms (6,400 pounds) of food was collected for The Salvation Army Lloydminster and The Olive Tree, benefiting local families and individuals in need.
The game ended with the RCMP claiming a 7-5 victory, earning bragging rights until next year’s event.
The City of Lloydminster extends a thank you to all attendees for their contributions, which helped make this event a success for the community.
Last year’s event raised $2,745 for mentorship programs and collected 1,361 kilograms (3,000 pounds) of food for local food banks, with the Fire Department winning 5-4.
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| "It was a close game, and we’re proud to take home the win this year—but more importantly, we’re proud of what this event accomplishes for the community. The support from everyone who attended and donated makes a real difference. Thank you to all who contributed to another successful Battle of the Badges!" Cst. Melanie Flynn, Lloydminster RCMP |
| “This event is a great reminder of the power of coming together as a community. While we didn’t come out on top this year, the real victory is in the generosity and support we saw from everyone involved. Thank you to all who helped make this year’s Battle of the Badges a success, we look forward to what next year will bring.” Kris Hill, Assistant Fire Chief, Lloydminster Fire Department |
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