The Curtis Klassen Memorial Fund recently presented a couple grants to local organizations.

(Left to right) Eva Peters, Lisa Hiebert and Shelby Penner of the Altona Skating Club with Eric Hildebrand

Eric Hildebrand awarded a $500 donation to the Altona Skating Club to cover part of the cost of a new skating harness at the Millenium Exhibition Centre.

(Left to right) Altona Minor Hockey Association President Jason Pilkington accepts cheque from Kerri Bennett

Kerri Bennett presented a cheque to the Altona Minor Hockey Association to help offset the costs of registration.

The committee also announced that it has decided to increase its annual scholarship and bursary for W.C. Miller Collegiate graduates this year from two $500 awards to two $1,000 awards.