Fred Matheson will be roasted for SHARE's Roast and Toast Fundraiser this Saturday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

By Michael Joel-Hansen

Roasting for a cause

P.A. business owner to be roasted for charity

Apr 30, 2019 | 2:56 PM

A long-time Prince Albert business owner is going to be roasted to help out a local community group.

Fred Matheson, who owns and operates Ted Matheson’s Men’s Wear will be roasted as part of Prince Albert’s Self Help and Recreation Education Program’s (SHARE) annual Man of the Year Roast and Toast. Matheson said he was happy to take part in this year’s event after attending last year, where Malcom Jenkins was in the hot seat.

“When I attended Malcom’s last year I saw how good of a job that they did and when they asked me to be the one being roasted I agreed to, because I am a big, big fan of the SHARE organization,” he said.

SHARE is an organization that works to help people who have intellectual disabilities and mental health issues by providing a variety of supports and programs, which range from residential rehabilitation to vocational training.

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The community work the organization does is what Matheson finds to be especially nice about them.

“They do a good job keeping our downtown clean. You see the folks out there doing a great job and of course they’re busy in the community working,” he said.

The roast is set to take place this Saturday at Plaza 88. People looking to get tickets can pick them up at Ted Matheson Men’s Wear and Canadian Tire.

In terms of roasters, Matheson said people have stepped up to help out with the effort and they know him well. He added he has no idea what to expect when the time comes.

“Of course, very good friends, all of them are people I know very well. So, it’ll be interesting to see what they come up with on Saturday night,” he said.

Matheson emphasized while he is the main focus, the night is ultimately about SHARE.

Robin Knudsen, executive director with SHARE, said Matheson is somebody who the organization felt was worthy of some form of recognition.

“Fred’s been a long-time Prince Albert boy, so it’s just a nice way to honour someone who’s done a lot for our community and continues to do a lot for our community,” he said.

Knudsen said the organization’s budget comes from a number of sources ranging from the Ministry of Health to money they make from contract work they provide. Last year’s roast raised nearly $14,000 for the organization and it is the only regular fundraiser the group puts on.

Along with the ability to raise money, Knudsen said the event could be helpful in raising the organization’s visibility.

“This is a good way to help promote it and help show people you know what, we are around and we’re here to stay and we have a good program and these guys are willing to work and help out and be part of the community,” he said.

Ted Matheson Men’s Wear is celebrating its 90th year in 2019.

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MichaelJoel.Hansen@jpbg.ca

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