Calgary Flames co-sponsor Lethbridge College golf tournament

LETHBRIDGE – Southern Alberta’s longest-running charity golf event has gained even more prestige this year with co-sponsorship from the Calgary Flames organization.

The sponsorship includes a cash donation, a chance to meet Flames alumni, and a live auction for registration for the Flames Foundation Golf Tournament.

One recognizable member of the Flames organization was Jim “Bearcat” Murray, the charismatic trainer who was with the team for their 1989 Stanley Cup championship and is now a community ambassador for the Flames. Murray was auctioned off as a celebrity team member to the tune of $3,000.

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The Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation announced its initiative to reach out to more rural Alberta institutions in March. A total of 12 scholarships will be available at Lethbridge College, the University of Lethbridge, Red Deer College and Medicine Hat College. Three students from each institution will be eligible for one of the 12 scholarships.

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In 32 years, the Lethbridge College golf tournament has raised over $200,000 for Kodiaks athletics.

The other sponsor of the event this year is Avison Young Lethbridge Inc.