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Big tippers at WHIFS raise $1,600 for Walk to End Women’s Breast Cancers

    It wasn’t your typical morning at WHIFS last Saturday for those who came for breakfast. It was instead a bit of a celebration of friends coming together to support each other, and along the way they raised $1,600 for women’s cancers.
    The Drumheller restaurant played host to a fundraiser to support Carrie Sine’s (nee Shymanski) trek in the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers coming up on July 24-25 in Calgary.
    The Weekend to End women’s Cancers is a 60-kilometre journey over two days. This is the sixth walk held in Calgary, and since its inception has raised more than $21 million for breast cancer research and programming.
    Carrie is on the “We’d go Through Hell with Mel” team, and is walking in dedication of her good friend Melanie Porter, a cancer survivor.
    The two grew up together in the valley, and have remained close. Last year Melanie was expecting her second child when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was at 34 weeks.
    Because the cancer was aggressive, her labour was induced on December 7 she gave birth to her daughter Megan Hope. On December 17, she began chemotherapy treatment. She underwent a double mastectomy earlier this month.
    The two friends were joined by a number of friends and supporters last Saturday, May 28, for the fundraiser. Melanie was there, joined by Sine and Lisa Grande-Gruner pouring coffee, and the serving staff at the restaurant donated their tips to Carrie’s walk.
    Along the way, they raised more than twice their goal.
    “It really was shocking when we started counting the money. I was hoping to get between $500-700, so this helps out a lot,” said Sine. “Throughout the day we heard many stories of friends with breast cancer and saw some ribbons dedicated to loved ones. Hopefully future generations don’t have to deal with any type of cancer.”
    Sine is grateful for all the support from the staff at the restaurant as well as Lynne Hatt for allowing them to use the restaurant for the fundraiser.
    “Thanks to everyone who came to WHIFS that day and opened their wallets for a great cause,” said Sine.
    Those who are not able to come out for breakfast this Saturday, and still want to contribute to Carrie’s walk, can go to www.endcancer.ca, select the Calgary event, click “donate,” and search Carrie’s name to make a donation.

Luminaries available for Relay For Life

    The fourth Relay For Life in Drumheller is coming up on Friday, June 11, and the event sparks a fire with all who participate.
    One of the most moving parts of each year’s event is the Luminary Ceremony. This is a chance for everyone in the community to take a moment and reflect on those who have won their battle with cancer, those who have lost, and those who are still fighting.
    “It is very personal, and everybody has somebody (they know with cancer),” said Teri Sparkes, luminary chair. “It is a part of the night where people can all remember and honour people who have been affected.”
    Luminaries are simple. They are paper bags that are available online or from the Scotiabank in Drumheller. Those who purchase a luminary can write their wish, the name of the person to who they are dedicating the luminary, and decorate it how they choose. When the ceremony begins, a candle is placed in each bag that lines the Relay For Life track as a vigil and lights up the walkers’ route on their way to remembering, celebrating and fighting back.
    “I’ve had people purchase them for loved ones they have lost, or people who are currently battling, or people that have beaten cancer, so literally it can be anything,” said Sparkes. “The main focus of the entire event is celebrating and remembering.”
    While luminaries are available onsite during the event, she is hoping those who want to purchase them beforehand will go to Scotiabank or simply log onto www.cancer.ca and follow the links to the Drumheller event.
    For more information, or to purchase a luminary, contact Sparkes at 403-820-6718.

Joey’s Only coming to Drumheller

    There’s something fishy going on at the former Sammy’s Restaurant.
    Gourmands in the valley may be pleasantly surprised to learn that Drumheller will now have a seafood option on their list when going out.
    inSide Drumheller has learned that Joey’s Only is expanding to the valley and will be located where Sammy’s Restaurant currently sits. Renovations to the restaurant have already begun and they hope to open at the end of the month.
    “We wanted to bring some new franchise to Drumheller,” said Kulwant Nijjar, who also operates Subway. “The burger shops are here and the pizza is here, we saw there was no seafood place. We talked to Joey’s about a franchise and they saw the site and were very interested.”
    Joey’s Only, headquartered in Calgary, has been around for 25 years and is now Canada’s largest seafood restaurant chain. It has more than 100 franchises in North America. The restaurant offers a full menu of seafood. In 1999, it introduced Tennessee Jack’s, featuring rotisserie chicken and ribs on the menu.
    Nijjar is excited for the new restaurant and has already begun training. He also adds fans of Sammy’s will not be disappointed as they have made arrangements to continue to offer the valley’s famous Sammy’s Burger on the menu.

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