The Lloydminster Moose Lodge recently gave back to the community with a used book and puzzle sale.
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The event took place from 10 to 3 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the Moose Lodge.
“We have it twice a year and proceeds from this particular sale go to the Salvation Army,” said Susan Colp, Lloydminster Moose Lodge administrator. “Salvation Army also has a display, they’re taking non-perishable goods.”
Each sale supports a different organization in the community. The next event will be held in the spring.
“The next one will be probably around May 1,” said Colp.
Money raised helps support the community.
“The community service is a big thing, too. I think last year we gave over $100,000,” she said. “Most of that stayed here. There was some that would go to the Stollery Hospital or STARS Ambulance.”
The Moose Lodge supports children and seniors and the organization looks to give back to charities that do the same.
“One of their main goals is to look after children and seniors,” said Colp. “That’s why we typically go to those children and seniors type of organizations.”
Colp also explained the Moose Lodge operates a town in the United States that gives kids a place to learn.
“We do have a home, it’s actually like a little village or its own little town 40 miles outside of Chicago called Moose Heart,” she said. “Children from Canada and the States can go there and they get looked after and educated.”
Throughout the year, the Moose Lodge in Lloydminster puts on plenty of events.
“We have the odd dance, we have breakfast once a month, we have crib three times a month,” said Colp. “Then, we have kaiser and have suppers on Friday; it’s not a regular occurrence yet, but we’re working on that.”
She says the lodge is always looking for new members and people interested can contact the lodge directly at 780-875-7919.
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