Manor Ball Fundraiser brings loads of laughs with pies in the face

June 1, 2026, 4:27 pm
Stephanie Zoer

Jerseys were up for grabs at the live auction held at the Manor Ball fundraiser.

Manor Ball committee knows how to put on a fundraiser, and the first annual one they held brought a lot of laughs. The inaugural event took place on May 23 at the Manor Hall with 130 tickets sold.

The committee was formed eight months ago, and they are going full steam ahead to get a ball diamond in their town, and the wheels have been moving quickly.

As the hall slowly filled with guests, they were greeted at the door by Hannah Littlechief and Caydence Chapman. They made sure that people had their names entered in the many door prizes that were available and donated by local and area businesses and residents.

The roast beef and pork meal was prepared by the committee. Moose Mountain Meats and Redvers Kubota donated the pork for the event while Darcy and Micki McCrimmon donated the beans. Silent auction items lined the west wall of the hall. During the meal and until 7 pm people could place their bids. Special guests included MLA Daryl Harrison and his wife Cheryl, and the Mayor of Manor Lucille Dunn.

The excitement was beginning to build as MC Mike Wilson introduced auctioneer Dellan Mohrbutter from Key M Auction Services. Mohrbutter started the live auction with the selling of seven jerseys from the NHL, MBL and a Roughrider’s jersey. Cawfield’s number 13 jersey from the Montreal Canadians brought in $750.

It was time for the highlight of the night, the pie in the face auction.
Hands raised quickly when the live auction began. The highest bidder would get their choice of who they wanted to pie. Pie plates were filled with whipping cream just waiting for the victim that would receive it.

From left to right, MC Mike Wilson and Tim Englot enjoyed watching as Luke McCrimmon got a face full of pie from Willy Brimner.

On stage five committee members took their rightful place and waited to become the victims. Much to the crowd’s enjoyment, each time a person got pied, the cheers in the audience got louder. It was so well received that they auctioned off another round of pies.

Duane Bye from the crowd offered to be one of the victims if someone would pay $400. This they got quickly and his wife Candy Bye had the honour of placing a whip cream filled pie plate on his face.

Scott Smith, one of the committee members and organizers, said they were overwhelmed with the response they received from the village, surrounding businesses, and residents. “The support is truly amazing,” he said. They received 96 items the night of the event, but they have also received monetary donations.

There have been donations of pipe, chain link fencing, clay, Geotech mats, equipment services, welding services, bleachers, and paint. The list goes on and it is long.

“To the many, many entities who donated door prizes, time, support, equipment, or money. We thank you all for giving us a chance,” said Smith.
“The list of kind hearts and dedicated patronage for our small village goes on and on. We could not have done this without you.”

The event raised over $10,000 and they look forward to another event next year.