Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise to share a story of hope and goodwill. In my riding of Macleod, there is the small community of Stavely, home to 500 of my constituents.
Stavely hosted the first indoor rodeo in North America, now in its 52nd year, and is well known for its hard-working volunteers and endless community support.
This past Saturday, a fundraiser was held to assist a family that has suffered from the results of an unfortunate car accident.
My wife Sandy and I joined approximately 1,000 people at this event, and through donations and live and silent auctions, the community raised over $185,000 to assist Dale and Tracey Ohler with the costs they are incurring since their accident.
Even during these difficult economic times, citizens came together to support a local family in need. I am proud of the support this community provides to its citizens in need, and I was proud to attend this event as a neighbour and a friend.