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Proudly supporting the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation

CFCW Critters face off against Morinville firefighters in charity hockey game

Media Release
For Immediate Release   
December 23, 2024
 

 
CFCW Critters face off against Morinville firefighters in charity hockey game    
Proudly supporting the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation 

Morinville, Alta. The Morinville Heat (Morinville’s firefighters) are ready to face off against the CFCW Critters in the CFCW Rural Road Trip Charity Hockey Game—a fun, family-friendly event supporting the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation. 

Join us on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Morinville Leisure Centre, Landrex Arena, for an evening of spirited hockey, community fun and fundraising for an incredible cause. 

What to expect: 

  • A fun, spirited match between the CFCW Critters Hockey Team and Morinville's firefighters (Morinville Heat). 

  • A 50/50 draw, Chuck-A-Puck raffle and a silent auction with all proceeds going to the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation. 

  • A special puck drop and remarks will happen at 7:00 p.m. to kick off the evening. Members of the media will be invited onto the ice to join representatives from Morinville Town Council and the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation.   

Event details: 

  • When: Thursday, January 9, 2025 

    • 6:45 p.m.: Arrival and media check-in 

    • 7:00 p.m.: Remarks, puck drop and game start 

    • 7:10 p.m. onwards: Game play, Chuck-A-Puck raffle, and silent auction closing 

  • Where: Morinville Leisure Centre, Landrex Arena, 25126 SH 642, Sturgeon County, AB T8R 2P9 

  • Charity supported: All event proceeds support the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation, which provides critical services for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence. The foundation is well-known for Jessie’s House and Elieen’s Space. Jessie’s House is a trauma-informed facility and emergency shelter that operates on a person-centred approach to promote healing and empowerment to individuals to break free from domestic abuse. Eileen’s Space is a second-stage housing program that provides longer-term residences for survivors transitioning from emergency shelters.  
     

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Media contact(s):  

Madeline Buttar| Supervisor, Corporate Communications | Town of Morinville  

P: 780-939-7854 | C: 780-721-5660 | madeline.buttar@morinville.ca 

 

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