Fire blanket in action

The community of Gretna came together Monday night for an annual barbecue to raise funds for the local fire department and the Gretna Prairie Centre. The evening included plenty of good eats, fellowship, and a chance to see how effective fire blankets are in smothering flames. Attendees also took a moment to remember the late Chief Jack Driedger and to honour retiring firefighters Terry Toews and Rick Friesen.