Martensville & Area KidSport is back with their Playhouse Raffle after being on hiatus since the pandemic.
“This is the biggest fundraiser in Martensville for KidSport which continues to have more people applying for each year,” said KidSport coordinator Angie Reddekopp.
KidSport provides grants to help cover costs of enrolment for kids aged 5-18 years in Saskatchewan, so they can play a season of sports.
Previously, the playhouse was built by students at Martensville High School in the industrial arts class but when the pandemic hit, MHS students were unable to finish the project.
This year’s 100-square foot playhouse was built by local carpenter Marty Goertzen, which was unveiled on Wednesday, June 21st at the Martensville A&W restaurant parking lot. Owners Brian and Bernice Buffin, along with their daughter Rachelle, sponsors and MLA Terry Jenson and wife Angela, were there to help launch the raffle campaign.
“We would like to give special thanks to Richard Reimer who paid for the materials supplied by Martensville Building and Home Supply and Marty Goertzen for the building structure, as well as all the other sponsors,” said Reddekopp.
Since 2016 this popular raffle has raised thousands of dollars thanks to Brian and Bernice Buffin who started this sponsorship. The KidSport organization includes Martensville, Warman, Langham, Dalmeny, Osler, and the RM of Corman Park.
The playhouse is onsite at the A&W now. Tickets are $5 each and you can get your tickets on-line at https://warman-kidsport.myshopify.com/, Martensville Building & Home Supply, A&W, and special events.
The draw for the playhouse is slated for September 16th at 3:00 p.m. at the Martensville A&W.
