Escalating wildfire danger led to the postponement of an awards banquet in Whitecourt two weeks ago — but organizers didn’t call off the four-course meal.
Instead, forestry company West Fraser, which operates the local Blue Ridge Lumber mill, delivered the food to wildfire emergency responders from nearby Lac Ste. Anne County and Yellowhead County. Crew members each got a serving of roast beef and chicken cordon bleu, salads, vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravy, and dessert.
Kelly Gray, of Catering by Mama Gray’s Kitchen and The Arena Restaurant & Lounge, prepared the feast.
“[The company] did not even want to change the menu,” she said.
“They
