Parkland Ambulance win 39th Annual Emergency Services Terry Fox Relay. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

By Ian Gustafson

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The Emergency Services Terry Fox Relay Race between the Prince Albert Fire Department, Parkland Ambulance, and the Prince Albert Police Service was a success.

The 39^th annual event is a friendly affair that raises funds for cancer research.

Danielle Poisson, the chairperson of the Prince Albert Terry Fox Committee said each team paid $500 for a total of $1500 raised, although, the fire department was unable to race today.

“They all raised money throughout the year. I think the year before we had a crossfit team here so anyone can get a group as long as they pay $500 and everything goes towards the Terry Fox Run,” she said.

The Parkland Ambulance team came out with victory for the second year in a row to keep hold of the team trophy.

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“There were a lot of friends and family here and they have the bragging rights and they have a new trophy and it’s all touched up,” Poisson said.

Chris Pacey, who competed and won with the Parkland Ambulance team, said they didn’t have a strategy coming into the race.

“No strategy, it’s really hard for a bunch of guys who aren’t necessarily track stars to come in with strategy, but I think we had some success with pairing up who we did with the police and it went well,” Pacey said. “We just brought our fastest runners and went from there,” he laughed.

Pacey added this is his second year competing in an event that he fully supports.

“It’s awesome,” he said. “Myself individually, I think everybody here we’ve all been affected by cancer in some way shape or form and this is a good way to raise some money and give it back.”

Pacey said he has had family members who have had cancer, so the event is important to him and others in the race as well.

“Oh gosh this is always fun. Anytime we can get the police and the fire department and all the community emergency services together to raise money for a great cause it’s a great thing.

“Have some friendly rivalry and go from there,” he added.

Poisson said they want to try to attract more people out next year and possibly see if the RCMP would be interested in competing.

“It was a little quieter this year, but it just seems like they want to continue filling up that nice trophy,” Poisson added.

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