It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Treats and Trinkets at Christmas Tea

 Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

 Vegreville United Church presented its Annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale on Nov.25.

There were tea, sandwiches, desserts, baked goods, jewelry, white elephant silent auction items, and door prizes at this event.

Coordinator Holly Cependa said, “We raised just under $1,500 and all proceeds went into the general account for the church.  

For me, the highlight was that everything went smoothly and we didn’t run out of food.  We had lots of really good comments. As usual, we had a great team of volunteers, even some youth who participated in the Kids Klub and Obeying My God (OMG) Day Camp) Max Ordaz and Kira Konovchuk.”

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Holiday Shoppers Enjoy Andrew Christmas Market

The Andrew Ag Society hosted another successful Christmas Market on Nov. 26. Back Row L-R: Merwin Haight, Hannah O’Connor, Mavin Kolotylo, Carri Hrehorets and Hilda Andrychuk with her granddaughter Allie. In front are: Anna-lee Laderoute, Tammy Evans and Santa.

(Andrew Ag Society/Submitted Photo)

Santa poses with the horses during the Andrew Ag Society’s Christmas Market on Nov. 26.

(Andrew Ag Society/Submitted Photo)

Yuletide Festivities Light Up Lamont

 Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

The Town of Lamont was a bustling place on Nov. 25 as various organizations hosted a wide variety of festive activities for people to enjoy throughout the day during the fun-filled annual Christmas Light Up celebration. 

The event is a long-time tradition in the community and a great way to celebrate the festive season with everything from making beaded ornaments to decorating cookies and dog biscuits to making cat toys to shopping the holiday market to the festival of trees to fire truck rides to fireworks.

One of the most highly anticipated activities is the countdown to the lighting of the Winter Wonder Lights display adjacent to the Town of Lamont administration building after dusk. It takes many volunteers and volunteers to put on the large scale event, but one that is enjoyed by hundreds of Lamont and area residents.

Lamont Mayor Kirk Perrin remarked, “I am delighted to reflect on the success of the Winter Wonder Lights Festival that took place over the weekend. It was heartwarming to see our community come together to celebrate the festival season.

The event showcased the warmth and unity that defines Lamont and I want to express my gratitude to everyone who contributed to making it a memorable experience for all.”