The Fernie Minor Hockey has won $25,000 from the Kruger Big Assist program and is eligible for an additional $75,000 pending the results of another round of voting.
Fernie Minor Hockey is one of five regional winners in Canada. The Kruger program’s aim is to give kids more access to hockey by subsidizing player enrolment fees for those in need.
“We’re celebrating our five Kruger Big Assist regional winners who are all doing incredible work in their communities to make the game of hockey more accessible and inclusive for all Canadians,” said Susan Irving, CMO of Kruger Products. “This year, we’re also excited to get Canadians more involved in the Kruger Big Assist by giving them the deciding vote on which association receives the additional $75,000 Grand Prize! So, don’t forget to cast your vote and make a lasting impact on a deserving community.”
Voting takes place from 3 p.m. on April 9 to 3 p.m on April 11. The grand prize winner will be announced on April 16, 2024.
This year’s winning associations were selected for their impressive efforts in the following four categories: reach families in need of financial assistance, inspire youth to fall in love with the sport, support youth in developing life skills they can use outside the arena, and encourage diversity and inclusion in the community through hockey initiatives.
Other winning regions were:
• Whitecourt Minor Hockey Association – Whitecourt, AB
• St. Catharines CYO Minor Hockey League – St. Catharines, ON
• Beaujeu Minor Hockey Association – Napierville, QC
• TASA Minor Hockey Association – Upper Tantallon, N.S.