For the 13th year in a row, Sutton sales reps and brokers in Edmonton and nearby St. Albert supported the Edmonton Fringe Festival.  As one of Canada’s largest live theatre events, the festival attracts performers and visitors from around the world.  This year’s festival boasted 180 productions and 1,500 performances by local, national, international and young audiences companies.

“All of the Sutton offices in the Edmonton area band together to support the Fringe and sponsor the stage,” says James Mabey, broker at Sutton Group – Nor-Vista Realty in St. Albert.  “We also provide event space for kids. We donate the use of three tents where kids can enjoy entertainment and play areas. The Edmonton Fringe Festival is fantastic for our community and we’re happy to be a part of it.”

Another event benefiting youth was the Crystal Kids Street Dance and Barbecue, sponsored by Sutton offices in Edmonton and St. Albert.  Sales of the donated hot dogs and hamburgers helped to raise money for the Crystal Kids Youth Centre.  “It’s a safe, supportive environment for youth,” says Mabey.  “The centre offers kids an alternative to hanging out in the inner city where there is the potential to get into trouble.  They participate in sports, use computers, get assistance with homework and have a nutritious meal.”