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Assiniboia and District Museum held a well-supported fundraiser

The local Assiniboia and District Museum held a fundraiser smorgasbord dinner on Tuesday, November 5 at Andy’s family restaurant in Assiniboia.

The local Assiniboia and District Museum held a fundraiser smorgasbord dinner on Tuesday, November 5 at Andy’s family restaurant in Assiniboia. The fundraiser was a huge success, due to the support from the townspeople and rural community members who helped make this event happen. Assiniboian businesses such as Integra Tire and Kal Tire also aided in making this special occasion an actuality. 

Andy and Lisa Lee – owners of Andy’s Family restaurant on 305 First Avenue West – served up an excellent feast with everything from scalloped potatoes, ham, lasagna and a full Chinese smorg with about 20 or more dessert items included on the evening’s menu. A total of 106 adult meals and 11 kid meals were served for a total of 117 dinners at the fundraiser. The fundraiser also featured a 50/50 draw which was at $265 – this total was split with the winner Colette Stangel for $132.50.

The Assiniboia and District Museum was able to put over $1000 toward the new building fund from the money collected for the evening’s benefit event.