East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) has partnered with the Kootenay ICE and the City of Cranbrook to find the most skilled Zamboni driver in the region. On Friday, March 13 the winner will be determined at the final EKC’s Zamboni Challenge!

From eight Zamboni drivers the following two will compete. Only one will be recognized with distinction as the Kootenay’s ‘Master Zamboni Driver.’ Along with bragging rights, they will bring home the trophy for one year and be on the plaque at Western Financial Place for years to come. They will also bring home $500 for their community group!

• Friday, November 7 – Mathieu Fournier – Canal Flats;
• Saturday, January 24 – Roy Sargent – Cranbrook.

The winners have been determined by the Zamboni driver who has had the best time for completing the obstacle course including any penalty time added for errors (five seconds for knocking down a pylon and 10 seconds for going the wrong way).

EKC has committed $3,250 to supporting eight community groups. The Zamboni drivers have all been teamed up with a community group and EKC has generously donated $500 to the winning team and $250 to the runners up.

Gerry Dreger, Seniors Manager Sales and Service commented, “This is a way to support community groups. In addition to a donation they have had the opportunity to share information about their group at the games and give people a chance to enter a free draw for over a dozen prizes thanks to local businesses.”

Community groups supported includes:

• – East Kootenay Track and Field Club – Cranbrook;
• – PAWS (Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society);
• – Days for Girls Elk Valley;
• – Cranbrook Woman’s Resource Centre;
• – Canal Flats Youth Group for a Skateboard Park;
• – Santa Needs a New Sleigh – JCI;
• – Fernie Women’s Resource Centre;
• – Kimberley Early Learning Centre.

EKC urges the communities to support the Kootenay ICE, support community groups and have fun!

East Kootenay Community Credit Union

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