By Greg Fry

Rogers Hometown Hockey aims to ‘lift spirits’ following devastating wildfires in Williams Lake

Jan 4, 2018 | 3:11 PM

KAMLOOPS — It’s starting to look a lot like a Hometown Hockey weekend in Williams Lake.

Rogers started rolling in with their trucks, tents and stage at 8 this morning on Oliver Street downtown. 

Event coordinator Deb Radolla with the City of Williams Lake says the City was approached by Rogers after last summer’s devastating wildfires with the idea of helping some of the downtown businesses particularly hard struck by the wildfires.

“There was conversations between the City of Williams lake and Rogers Hometown Hockey and I guess the opportunity was presented to the city of would you like to have something really cool happen in the winter time that might help lift people out of the blues of the post-fire scenario that’s surrounding the businesses and peoples spirits.”

And though the event hasn’t started yet, she says people seem excited by it.

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“It’s our goal to lift spirits. And we just want to encourage locals that everything is free this weekend with this event. They’ll have opportunities to see live entertainment, meet alumni, to participate in contests and get autographs signed.”

The weekend festivities kick off Friday with a pep rally and wrap up Sunday night following the Vancouver Canucks game versus the Montreal Canadiens.

After its appearance in Williams Lake, Rogers Hometown Hockey moves on to Kamloops January 13 and 14.