Changes coming to Relay for Life
The official launch of Relay for Life in Prince Albert included some exciting changes for this year’s event. In previous years, the fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society took place in Prime Minister’s Park overnight and usually on a Friday, but this year the date, time and location have all changed.
“This year’s event will take place at Kinsmen Park from noon to midnight on Saturday, June 2,” Prince Albert Relay Chair Lyle Karasiuk said. “We think the new location and new time will allow teams a better opportunity … especially those with younger participants.”
Karasiuk said the event has seen a dramatic increase in the number of young people and school teams participating. He said the changes will increase momentum and encourage more young people to participate.
“We’re planning for a carnival-like atmosphere at this year’s event, with dunk tanks and barbeques and food truck vendors,” he said. “We are also encouraging teams to decorate a tree in Kinsmen park to mark an area of honour or represent their team.”