On Saturday, March 2nd, the 10th annual Lacombe Athletic Park Gala was held at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Guests showed up in their favourite sports jerseys to enjoy a nice meal, win big in some raffles, and even meet up with some celebrities.

The gala is an annual fundraiser to help subsidize the community and amateur sports user groups to maintain affordable use of the facility for everyone.

Celebrities and professional athletes were auctioned off to the highest bidding table where they would sit and visit with them for the night. Among the celebrities, was Lacombian and CFL fullback, Tanner Green.

“It means a lot to me. Growing up in Lacombe, sports was my everything and it’s taken me so many places. I am extremely grateful to come to give back and help kids around Lacombe and Central Alberta to reach their dreams and goals too,” said Green.

This year’s gala is hoping to improve the training facility in Lacombe where high school students and the community alike will benefit from the improvements.