Support for the Didsbury Lions Club helps them support the community

The Didsbury Lions Club hopes that raffling off an all-terrain vehicle can help them move people around the community.

President Carey Hamelin points out that you can go to raffle box to get tickets for the 2026 Honda Rubicon ATV/Cash Raffle. He says “we are trying to raise enough money for a new shuttle bus. We do provide a very inexpensive shuttle bus service to the community as well as those in wheel chairs, the elderly for their appointments and things like that.”

Hamelin says the Didsbury Lions Club is open to anyone and you can join them at one of their meetings. Hamelin says “we are always looking for new members. It is not an exclusive club. If you are interested in serving your community, definitely come to our meetings. We welcome new members, we are not exclusive, you know, anyone who wants to join of any age.” Their meetings take place on the first and third Thursday of every month at 7pm at the Didsbury Elks Lodge.

Listen to 96.5 The Ranch’s Community Hotline conversation with Carey Hamelin.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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