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Coldest Night of the Year set for Saturday

The Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in Prince George is heading back to its roots.

The winter walk raises funds for homeless support with a goal of is $25,000.

As of today (Friday), nearly $24,000 had been raised.

“Because of COVID, we were unsure of how we were going to be able to facilitate the event this year,” said AWAC Executive Director Connie Abe.

“Last year we had to a virtual event, in previous years we were able to in-person events, which raised quite a bit of money.

The event will be in-person which will start at 1145 2nd Avenue.

“We’ll start off there, we’ll end there, there’ll be food, prizes, and deserts for the walkers when they finish,” Abe explained.

At last year’s virtual event, around $24,000 was raised tallied.

Abe stated it’s never too late to join a team, create a team, or donate to an existing one. Donation at the Coldest Night of the Year website.

with files from Darin Bain, MyPGNow.com staff

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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