By paNOW Staff

Scouts tree burning draws a crowd to the riverbank

Feb 23, 2013 | 2:37 PM

The Scouts torch parade and Christmas tree burning remains a popular part of the Prince Albert Winter Festival.

On Friday night, a large crowd came down to the North Saskatchewan riverbank to watch the event.

The Scouts have been part of the Winter Festival for more than 40 years and the tree burning and torch parade have been around since the beginning.

Deputy Area Commissioner Corey Ferchoff said his group spearheads the event “in the spirit of scouting” to commemorate the birthday of Scouts founder Robert Baden-Powell in 1857.

Friday’s festivities are just the first part of a busy weekend for the North Saskatchewan Rivers division of Scouts Canada.

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After the tree burning, the scouts began to make their way towards the ‘Scouts Village’ where some of them will spend the night in the outdoor camp.

On Saturday and Sunday, there is more in store for the Scouts including activities, competitions, and demonstrations.

For more information on the Scouts and their involvement with the Prince Albert Winter Festival visit their website.

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