Reindeer Lane Gift Shop

Reindeer Lane Gift Shop

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Local children had their own Christmas shopping experience when they visited Reindeer Lane Gift Shop at Vegreville Social Centre on December 7.

Volunteer elves helped the children select a gift from 1,700 handcrafted items while the parents, caregivers and relatives treated themselves to free hot chocolate and cookies. Sean Malone, coach of the Vegreville Rangers Jr.B team and defenseman Nolan Ling served the treats. Participants also listened to musicians with Perogies and Jam. Children with the Vegreville Preschool’s performed many Christmas songs for the crowd.

Jace Lebid visits Santa.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Children also had a chance to have their photos taken with Santa where the only cost was a donation for Vegreville Preschool. One of the big attractions for the children was a Christmas folding shoji screen. There was also a bake sale with proceeds going to the preschool. A collection box was available for people to donate food items to Vegreville Food Bank.

Tasha Homeniuk, Support Coordinator for the Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre, stated: “The Reindeer Lane site is meant to help children be able to shop for an affordable and really nice and unique gift for their loved ones.”

The event was hosted by Family Community Support Services, Community Association for Lasting Success, Parent Link Centre, Vegreville Community Daycare, Vegreville Preschool, and Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity which is sponsored by Flaman Rentals.“The Reindeer Lane site is meant to help children be able to shop for an affordable and really nice and unique gift for their loved ones,” Homeniuk added.