One of the most unique fundraisers for the Drumheller Dragons is underway again this spring.
The Dragons along with a number of their partners are involved in seeding their Field of Dreams. Boedy Shields from the Dragons, has been involved for a number of years and is happy that the fundraiser is continuing this year once again. “Hard to believe that is our 5th annual Field of Dreams doing a wheat crop. This will be our third wheat crop that we’ve done. Very excited to have all of our usual partners back on.” Many of the same partners are back once again to support the fundraising effort including Brandt Drumheller, Richardson Pioneer, Westview Co-op, Sharpe’s Trucking, Koch Fuel Products, Fox Coulee Farms, BrokerLink, Brett and Terra Adams, and Cargill.
The 300 acre field adjacent to Dinosaur Trail Golf Course is a key fundraiser for the hockey team confirms Shields. “It brings in around $50,000 every year. We’re going to eclipse the quarter of a million dollar mark this year, which is incredible. A big amount of money for a local junior hockey team. We’ve talked about this before but it basically covers our billeting cost for the whole season. It’s a huge benefit to the benefit to the team and a huge advantage over lots of other junior teams. We are the only junior team in Canada that has a fundraiser like this. Pretty cool, pretty special, and a good reflection of our community in Drumheller and the large amount of farmers and ag that plays an important role in the valley.”
Even though Shields is not involved in the day to day operation of the team, he is still quite proud to be involved through this program. “This is the fourth field that I will be a part of. It’s great to continue to work with the amazing partners and people that play a special role in this fundraiser. Thank you very much for your support. It has been fun and continues to be a huge part of the Dragons organization moving forward.”
Crews from Brandt Tractor were at the field on Thursday afternoon working to seed the wheat crop and hopefully Mother Nature does her part for another successful harvest this fall.
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