The annual Dauphin Fire Fighters Ball takes place tomorrow night at the 8th avenue hall.
Dauphin Fire Chief Cam Abrey says the sold out event will begin with cocktails and appetizers at 5:30, followed by supper at 7.
"Musical entertainment will be provided by the group "Men in Cheap Suits". We had them out for the event last year and they are back by popular demand. They are a a band out of Winnipeg. Very popular within the city and they enjoy coming out to Dauphin so they wanted to come back out here as well. We also have a few awards that will be presented on the evening. We have some years of service recognition that we will present there, and we also have the Dauphin Fire Department Fire Fighter of the year award."
Abrey says this is an event steeped in tradition.
"Going back to 1901, there has only been a few times over the past century that we have had to cancel this event. We are just continuing that tradition because that is what the fire service is all about. Getting everybody together in a safe and enjoyable manner. We would rather celebrate the safety than have to respond to a tragic event."
