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Fright Night at the Site coming to Rocky

Zombies may not have been central players in the fur trade, but they will be trudging around the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site four nights next month.

Zombies may not have been central players in the fur trade, but they will be trudging around the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site four nights next month.

And if you long to lurch among the ranks of the undead, Fright Night at the Site is your chance.

The event is being presented for the first time by the Confluence Heritage Society, which runs events throughout the year at the historic site. On Oct. 18, 19, 25 and 26, visitors can come to the site to experience the macabre side of the fur trade.

Throughout the course of each evening, visitors will be able to go on guided 45-minute “fright walks” around the site that will be both educational and downright scary.

The events will help to raise money for the heritage society so it can continue to promote the region’s history, said organizer Melissa Gray-Barry.

The group is still looking for people to serve as zombies for the event, she said, no experience as the walking dead necessary.

“If they don’t want to say anything they can just jump out and run, or if they’re feeling a bit adventurous and want to say a few lines, there’s stuff for them,” said Gray-Berry.

She added that with increased volunteer support, the offering can be expanded.

“Right now it’s rated PG-13 because it is a bit scary. We don’t have enough volunteers yet to have a child version. Hopefully next year more of the parents will get involved.”

Help will also be needed for set-up and take-down after the event, and volunteers are invited to create scary art and props to spook visitors.

Tickets ($15) must be bought in advance and are available at the site and a number of businesses in Rocky. Trail walks start at 7 p.m. each evening with live entertainment going on throughout the night.

In advance of the event, the Frightful Flee — a three-km fun run at the site — will be held on Friday at 4 p.m.

Runners will have to deal with obstacles, and a few zombies too. Registrations can be made at Genesis Fitness or at the historic site.

To volunteer, contact Mehl at 403-844-0463 or Melissa at 403-844-1628. Alternatively, email frightnitevolunteer@yahoo.ca. Information can also be found on the group’s Facebook page.

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