Four runners from Sayisi Dene First Nation at Tadule Lake were among those who competed in the Polar Bear Marathon in Churchill Nov. 20, an annual event that includes a half-marathon, full marathon and a 50 kilometre ultra-marathon and raises money for Athletes in Action, a sports ministry active in Tadoule Lake and other First Nations.
The runners were sponsored to take part by the North West Company.
“We take great pride in supporting our community and employees in their journey,” said Tadoule Lake Northern Store manager Byron Higgins in a news release.
“It is great to see our members take part in such a challenging event given the extreme conditions and distance,” said Sayisi Dene First Nation Chief Tony Powderhorn. “We’d like to thank North West for their continued support of our community.”
