Wayne Gretzky: Barney Bentall and Resource Attendees

wayne gretzky: An Edmonton Oilers VIP package with the Wayne Gretzky and Kevin Lowe fetched $17,000, but the biggest highlight came when gala-goers were simply asked to give to protect the future of our precious resource, according to Vancouver Courier. Attendees responded with donations ranging from $250 and $5,000, contributing to the $200,000 reportedly raised. A Swim Drink Fish ambassador, award-winning Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky headlined the gala-do, which included performances by Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard, Barney Bentall, Shari Ulrich, Rachelle Van Zanten and a special appearance by The Voice Season 9 winner Jordan Smith. Proceeds from the night of music and philanthropy will go to Swim Drink Fish Canada and B.C. Fraser Riverkeeper, founded in 2004 to protect and restore the Fraser River and its watershed, ensuring the right of all citizens to safely swim, drink and fish in B.C. waters. The organization marked its milestone anniversary at Festival MOSAIC, its annual fundraiser. For four decades, settlement service agency MOSAIC has been empowering newcomers to fully participate in Canadian society. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.