An important fundraiser is complete for another year with the Drumheller Dragons.
The annual Field of Dreams was harvested on Tuesday, August 27 and according to Director of Operations, Boedy Shields, things looked promising. “We got some early rain in the spring so it got off to a really good start. Then some hot weather in July and August slowed (things) down a little bit but overall was a really good crop. I think we will reach our targets for what we we’re wanting to raise off of it.” A number of the potential Dragons were on hand to see and learn how grain farming works.
Shields noted that for some of the players this was a new experience for them. “John Deere brought out a 2025 model (for the harvest), not available to customers yet, so there was lots of cool new technology. The players had a ton of questions. Ian Henderson with Brandt (John Deere) was awesome showing the guys an in depth tour of everything. It was quite eye opening for lots of players, especially those players who are not from rural Alberta.”
The funds raised from the Field of Dreams will help keep the players housed and fed this season. “The last two years, and this year, the funds have gone towards our billeting costs. The project almost covers the entire billeting costs for the whole season. That’s a big part of our budget and it goes a long way providing the players a safe home and a family when they’re gone from home.”
In regards to billets, the team was in need a few weeks ago and a few families have stepped up to help, according to Shields. There is still an opportunity if you and your family is interested. Reach out to the Dragons via email at info@drumhellerdragons.ca.
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