Here in Kindersley we are after the $100,000 that comes with being proclaimed Hockeyville by CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation). Some think it has almost become exploitative, based on the emotion of this past week and the fire that activated a rush of community adrenaline.
Then, today, we hear of Haiti and the earthquake that may have killed 100,000 people. They need funds and fast! Is our $100,000 worth 100,000 lives?
That’s what I’m hearing.
Now, I support the rebuilding of an arena and an arts and culture centre. I just want to be sure we do not incline so much towards our own interests that we lose sight of human tragedy.
Perhaps we should pledge that upon receipt of $100,000 from Hockeyville, we as a town pledge to give an equal amount to a worthy cause regarding a human plight somewhere in this world?