The Mayor of Nanton has thrown down the gauntlet for local residents.

He wants them to come out Saturday, December 17, to a free skating party, being put on by Internet Company Axia, at the Tom Hornecker Arena and help feed the hungry by donating to the Nanton Food Bank.

"Axia has put out a challenge. They dropped off a lot of shopping bags in the Town Office. And the challenge is 'fill a bag for the food bank.' And I know personally that  I'll be taking a bag and filling it then dropping it off Saturday."

Everett says the bags are available at Town Hall for anyone who wants one.

The party, which includes free hot chocolate and hot dogs, runs from 11:45 A.M. until 2 P.M. Saturday.