Basketball NWT said on Wednesday it had rescheduled Yellowknife’s annual $100,000 super bingo and was opening its summer camp to young evacuees from Fort Simpson.
Each year’s super bingo is operated by a different non-profit selected through a draw. Basketball NWT is this year’s chosen group.
In a Wednesday news release, Basketball NWT said the new date for the super bingo is July 25 at Yellowknife’s multiplex.
Previously, the super bingo had been due to go ahead on Saturday, July 4. Instead, a $50,000 super bingo will be held this weekend at the Yellowknife Community Arena with the multiplex currently housing evacuees from Fort Simpson, whose home village is threatened by a wildfire.
“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the evacuation in Fort Simpson,” Basketball NWT president Damien Healy was quoted as saying.
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“The safety and well-being of residents comes first, and we’re grateful that the multiplex is available to support evacuees during this challenging time.”
If you already have a super bingo ticket, it remains valid for the rescheduled July 25 date. You can acquire a refund either by attending the July 4 bingo or emailing organizers.
Meanwhile, a summer soccer and basketball camp will be offered to young Fort Simpson evacuees for free.
To register children, head to Sir John Franklin High School at 8:30am on weekdays, Basketball NWT said.
“We know this is a stressful and uncertain time for many families,” Healy was quoted as saying.
“We hope our camp can provide young people with an opportunity to stay active, connect with new friends and enjoy a sense of normalcy while they are away from home.”
