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Park barbecue coming up Saturday

There will be a free barbecue and plenty of family friendly events for kids in Boitanio Park this Saturday, June 27 from noon to 4 p.m.

There will be a free barbecue and plenty of family friendly events for kids in Boitanio Park this Saturday, June 27 from noon to 4 p.m.

Activities will include mini barrel races; giant slip n’ slide; Smokie the Bear; face painting; sack races; karaoke; bouncy castle and more.

This Protein for People event is provided by the North-Central Labour Council and the South Cariboo Area Council.

Protein for People is a non-profit society started in 2006 by B.C. unions and the United Way and is currently working with B.C. salmon canneries to try and meet the shortage of protein received by B.C.s food banks..

B.C. labour unions are also working to address the shortages of an economy that leaves people vulnerable and short on good jobs needed to feed their families.