If for whatever reason you have a negative perception of gambling, you might think differently if you knew anything about the Currie Town & Country Boosters.
Since 1974, the civic group has been working to promote and support the town of Currie through myriad projects and events. Then, in 1987, the Boosters took a major step — one that has allowed them to grow into one of the most philanthropic organizations in the area. That was when the group dipped its collective toes into the world of charitable gambling, and that move has resulted in more than $80,0000 being donated to everything from medical foundations and fire departments, to churches, and schools and their students.
See more in this week’s paper!