Edmonton distillery makes s’more liqueur to raise money for a service dog
Edmonton’s Hansen Distillery kicked off a summer fundraiser Saturday to raise money to get an autistic child a service dog.
During the winter one of the distillery’s owners saw that an 11-year-old girl was shovelling snow and collecting bottles to get a service dog for her younger brother Micah.
“Micah is a lively seven-year old with autism. A service dog will provide him with the freedom to navigate and participate in daily life like his peers,” said the distillery in a news release.
“His family is hopeful that a service dog will help him navigate social development, and form friendships in and outside of the classroom.”
To help raise the $30,000 needed for Micah’s dog, the distillery created the S’More Than A Feeling cream liqueur.
“It was quite the adventure, probably took at least 50 batches to get it right where we wanted it to be,” said Tyler Caza, the assistant master distiller.
“Just trying to find a balancing act where you get the texture of a marshmallow and the taste of graham cracker and the aftertaste of chocolate, it was quite the undertaking but we’re pretty happy with what we’ve finished off with.”
Part of the proceeds from every bottle of the liqueur sold will go towards getting Micah a service dog. The distillery also set up a GoFundMe and is accepting donations at the till.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
B.C. tenants evicted for landlord's use after refusing large rent increase to take over neighbouring suite
Ashley Dickey and her mother rented part of the same Coquitlam duplex in three different decades under three different landlords.
Mountain guide dies after falling into a crevasse in Banff National Park
A man who fell into a crevasse while leading a backcountry ski group deep in the Canadian Rockies has died.
Expert warns of food consumption habits amid rising prices
A new survey by Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab asked Canadians about their food consumption habits amid rising prices.
MPP Sarah Jama asked to leave Ontario legislature for wearing keffiyeh
MPP Sarah Jama was asked to leave the Legislative Assembly of Ontario by House Speaker Ted Arnott on Thursday for wearing a keffiyeh, a garment which has been banned at Queen’s Park.
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, shoots 81 in U.S. Open qualifier
Charlie Woods failed to advance in a U.S. Open local qualifying event Thursday, shooting a 9-over 81 at Legacy Golf & Tennis Club.
Ex-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump
As Donald Trump was running for president in 2016, his old friend at the National Enquirer was scooping up potentially damaging stories about the candidate and paying out tens of thousands of dollars to keep them from the public eye.
Here's why provinces aren't following Saskatchewan's lead on the carbon tax home heating fight
After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government would still send Canada Carbon Rebate cheques to Saskatchewan residents, despite Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's decision to stop collecting the carbon tax on natural gas or home heating, questions were raised about whether other provinces would follow suit. CTV News reached out across the country and here's what we found out.
Montreal actress calls Weinstein ruling 'discouraging' but not surprising
A Montreal actress, who has previously detailed incidents she had with disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, says a New York Court of Appeals decision overturning his 2020 rape conviction is 'discouraging' but not surprising.
Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye make it four NFL drafts with quarterbacks going 1-3
Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades.