27-06-2025
Time running out to catch first pitch at Battle of the Badges charity softball game
Members of the Lethbridge Police Service are ready to hit the diamond against members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services in a charity softball game on Friday night.
Members of the Lethbridge Police Service are ready to hit the diamond against members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services in a charity softball game on Friday night.
It's the Battle of the Badges.
Doors opened in the late afternoon, with first pitch set for 7 p.m. at Spitz Stadium.
While the fire department is hoping to extend its win streak to two, the police service holds a four-and-one record.
The fire department is playing for the Lethbridge Firefighters Charities Association, while police are playing for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation's south zone cardiac centre campaign.
All proceeds from the game will go to their charities.
'When we're responding, typically, it's for the community and residents on some of their worst days and so for us to get out here and really celebrate our two services in more of a light-hearted, spirited, friendly competition, I think it's really great for the community,' said David Skilling, Lethbridge Firefighters Charities Association president.
Tickets for the game are available at the door.
Emergency vehicles are also on display, and there are activities for kids along with a full stadium experience.
