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Tis the Season
Iconic Coca-Cola Holiday Truck Visits Vegreville
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
Santa Claus, The Grinch and their helpers made a stop at the Vegreville and District Co-op parking lot on Nov. 19 on their Iconic Seasonal Coca-Cola Holiday Truck Tour in Canada.
Around 200 people took in the special event with the Co-op donating hot chocolate and candy canes for the special occasion.
Vegreville and District Co-op’s Management brought the people involved with this project to have the iconic truck at their store in conjunction with Vegreville Holiday Light-Up Parade. Management indicated the event was a success as there were lots of happy kids who attended.
People of all ages visiting Santa Claus.
(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
People of all ages visiting Santa Claus.
(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
People of all ages visiting Santa Claus.
(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
People of all ages visiting Santa Claus.
(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Andrew Agricultural Society Hosts Annual Christmas Market
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
There was a terrific selection of handcrafted and baked items at the Andrew Agricultural Society’s annual Christmas Market on Nov. 20.
Farmer’s Market Manager Anna-Lee Laderoute said there were a total of 43 vendors with tables at the Andrew Community Centre. She said the concession was busy throughout the day and everything went very well.
The event also featured sleigh rides, visits with Santa, candy bags, colour corner, complimentary hot chocolate and hot dogs as well as free public skating at the arena. Later in the evening there was a Village light up celebration at the gazebo in Centennial Park.
From L-R: Tayla and Laramie Furgeson and Ayla Collins.
(Andrew Agricultural Society/Submitted Photo)
Ag. Society volunteers from L-R: Carri Hrehorets, Mavin Kolotello, Tammy Evans and Amanda Lupaschuk
(Andrew Agricultural Society/Submitted Photo)
Christmas vendors and shoppers.
(Andrew Agricultural Society/Submitted Photo)
