3rd Annual Battle of the Badges in Spruce Grove unites First Responders in charity match

Players at centre ice at the Battle of the Badges

The third Annual Battle of the Badges took place in Spruce Grove where the local Fire Department members and the RCMP played in a charity hockey game to raise money for First Responders Mental Health Initiatives through the Legacy Place Society.

Windspeaker Radio Network spoke with Spruce Grove Mayor Jeff Acker as he says it’s bigger then ever, as he says it’s a great opportunity for community members to come out and support the First Responders.

Spruce Grove Mayor Jeff Acker with Spruce Grove Firefighter member at the Battle of the Badges (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Diana Festejo, executive director of the Legacy Place Society as she says it’s a fantastic collaboration of camaraderie and a showcase of initiative towards raising money and awareness towards a good cause.

Diana Festejo, executive director of the Legacy Place Society at the Battle of the Badges (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Festejo speaks on a fallen RCMP member Brett Ryan that played a huge role in the previous Battle of the Badges as he was honored with his name being used a scholarship that was awarded during the event.

Laurie Ryan, the mother of the late Brett Ryan says that the members of the Battle of the Badges and the community honoring her late son was a honour in a way that she says was unbelievable.

Bob Ryan (Left) and Laurie Ryan (Right) the mother and father of Brett Ryan at the Battle of the Badges (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)