By Times Chronicle Staff
The “Canada Day Warm-Up Party” at the Watermark Beach Resort on Saturday saw a full-house of fireworks supporters with the event raising over $12,000 for the annual fireworks event at the end of Canada Day/Cherry Fiesta.
Organized by the Osoyoos Festival Society the event featured a silent auction which along with ticket sales, 50-50 draw, and donations helped push the fireworks fundraising effort close to its goal.
Ken Baker, President of the Osoyoos Festival Society was happy with the outcome of the event and highlighted that one more fundraising event – a barbecue at Nestor’s Market – will be held on June 26.
