THE BATTLEFORDS — Businesses, families, friends and community organizations will once again join together for the grocery cart races in the Battlefords Saturday, Sept. 14
Event organizers say that last year was such a success, they just had to do it again! With over 30 business sponsors and close to 70 grocery carts, this year is shaping up to be an even bigger event! Team entries are vying for best-designed carts and the North Stars and BUFC Soccer Club will be featured cart runners!
This year’s cart races will also be taken to the next level with the addition of toddler racers. Toddlers (ages nine months to three years) with toddler-sized grocery carts will be racing. Any parent/caregiver of a toddler is welcome to join the races with free entry. Sign up your toddler today at www.battlefordscartraces.ca.
A reminder that cart races are a free event for anyone in the community to attend, cheer and vote for their favourite cart.
Bring a chair and meet at the North Battleford Centennial Track, (If it is raining, please see social media and event website for an alternative location.)
Cart Races will kick off with a Cart Parade at 11 a.m. which has been generously sponsored by Eternal Memories Funeral and Crematorium Services. After the parade, the carts will be raced in various heats to cross the Discovery Co-op sponsored finish line! The Fortress Windows & Doors Toddler Races will finish off the event and keep everyone guessing as to whether there will be chaos, toddling or just flat out refusing to move in this never before seen event!
All money raised from the event goes towards Safe Families Canada Battlefords (SFCB) which operates entirely on donations and funds raised! A heartfelt appreciation is extended to every business, individual and group who has supported these races! Donations continue to be gratefully accepted either online or in person.
Safe Families Canada is an organization that works through the local church to engage Christian volunteers to provide support to families who are experiencing a crisis. Volunteers with Safe Families Canada host vulnerable children in their home, provide friendship, mentorship and create an extended family-like support system. SFCB can be accessed by any family in crisis and focuses on strengthening families and keeping children safe.
Safe Families started in the United States 20 years ago and in 2012 began in Canada. There are currently 17 Safe Families Canada Chapters throughout Canada including the Battlefords! If you or someone you know experiences a crisis and needs support, please reach out to Safe Families Canada Battlefords at 306-317-3777 or [email protected]
