How to donate to victims of southern Alta. fires

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Published: January 10, 2012

For those wishing to assist victims of the Jan. 4 fires in southern Alberta:

* The Nanton Emergency Fund Society has set up a fire relief fund to provide for immediate needs of those who lost homes and property, as well as for reclamation and restoration. Cheques made payable to NCEF Fire Relief can be sent to Box 1182, Nanton, Alta. T0L 1R0. The society can be contacted at 403-646-2804 or 403-646-3105.

* Nanton Baptist Church and Nanton Ministerial Association are taking donations of household effects. Donors can contact Steve Pike at 403-646-2567.

* The Stavely Stampeders 4-H Club has established a fund to look after veterinary costs for animals involved. Donations will augment free services already provided by the Nanton Veterinary Clinic.

* In Fort Macleod, inquiries regarding donations can be made to Gordon MacIvor, manager of ATB Financial, at 403-553-7985.

About the author

Barb Glen

Barb Glen

Barb Glen is the livestock editor for The Western Producer and also manages the newsroom. She grew up in southern Alberta on a mixed-operation farm where her family raised cattle and produced grain.

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