The Dauphin Fire Department is hosting its annual Firefighters ball this Saturday at the 8th Avenue Hall.
Dauphin Fire Chief Cam Abrey says the event is steeped in tradition.
"This is the 122nd anniversary of the Firefighters Ball. It has roots going back to March of 1901, so it has a long-standing tradition within our community and we are pretty excited to host another event again this year. Doors open at 5:30 and the meal will be served at 7. We have "Men in Cheap Suits" out of Winnipeg, a fantastic seven-piece band that is coming up to provide live entertainment. There will be some door prizes as well as some prizes that you can bid on."
Tickets are $50 each and are available from any member of the Dauphin Fire Department, or by calling 204-622-3100.
"Because it has its roots going back over a century, it is something that it is great if the Firefighters Association makes a few dollars on it," adds Abrey. "The proceeds are going towards the restoration of our antique apparatus. We are currently working on a 1919 - our first motorized truck, which is going through a complete restoration."
"But the event is more about the tradition than it is about a fundraiser."
