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“It was way more successful than I could have ever imagined it to be.” Since it was a Facebook auction with all donated items, the organizers didn’t have any expenses, so all the money raised will be directed towards the Wigley family. “He has a long road ahead, and I think that every little bit helps, and it’s grown … to where I don’t think he’ll have to worry financially for a little while. He’ll just have to focus on healing and getting better.” Petterson said she thought they would be lucky to get 100 items. The variety of items helped make for a successful auction. There was something for everyone, she said, with food, agricultural items, housewares, blankets, outdoor merchandise and more.
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Eight restaurants took part in the contest, which garnered 467 votes from 391 people. In addition to trophies, each prize came with $200 to be awarded to a charity of the restaurant s choice. Tower Café has chosen United Way Estevan and the Estevan Public Youth Centre, while Fired Up Grill will donating to the Estevan Family Resource Centre. Jeannette Biberdorf from Frobisher, who ate at Humpty s Restaurant, won a $500 gift card from Shop Estevan. The winner of the prize was randomly chosen from the pool of voters. Other competing restaurants were The Black Grasshopper, Domino’s Pizza, Michael’s Coffee Shop and Bakery, Pinocchio Pizza and Red Swan Pizza.
The first event Pizza Month runs all of February, bringing innovative and traditional pizzas to many local restaurants and eateries. Eight unique pizzas, 28 days to try them all. Rebecca Westling, destination marketing and communications consultant for the City of Estevan, said: “Culinary tourism is about the unique, authentic experience of restaurants in our city. We have amazing chefs that create items we all love; now is the time to try something new and show these restaurants our support.” The program kicked off Feb. 1. Participants will purchase a $15 featured item from participating restaurants where they will be given a ballot code to vote for their favourite. There are three categories to choose from: best crust, best overall and most unique.