Prince Albert Northern Bears auction special third jerseys for YWCA's Rendalyn Home

The Prince Albert Northern Bears will wear purple-and-blue third jerseys this weekend and will auction all 20 jerseys to raise funds for the YWCA's Rendalyn Home; bidding runs online through Feb. 8 and the jerseys will be auctioned after the second game Sunday.

The Prince Albert Northern Bears will take the ice this weekend in purple-and-blue third jerseys that reflect the colours of the Prince Albert YWCA. The change is part of a fundraiser supporting the YWCA's Rendalyn Home. Board member Al Dyer said the YWCA has been a long-standing partner and the team wanted a community-focused project. Players helped design the jerseys, which include special Rendalyn Home trim. Key details: - The Bears will wear the third jerseys for a two-game series against the Saskatoon Stars at the Art Hauser Centre, with games at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. - All 20 jerseys will be auctioned, with bidding opened online on Feb. 3 and running through Feb. 8; the jerseys are scheduled to be auctioned off after the second game on Sunday. - Proceeds are designated for Rendalyn Home; as of press time the project is guaranteed to raise more than $2,700 and the goal is $4,000. - The Bears team is composed of players aged about 15–18, and Rendalyn Home provides a supportive residence for youths aged 16–21 who are expecting a child or have children and are involved with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services; referrals and admissions are managed through that ministry and depend on suitability and room availability. Summary: The jersey project is intended to raise funds and visibility for Rendalyn Home while highlighting an existing partnership between the Bears and the YWCA. Bidding continues online through Feb. 8 and the jerseys will be auctioned after the Sunday game; the Bears face the Saskatoon Stars at 1:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.