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Santa visits Carena Patricia Harcourt Editor
The Viking Carena Complex was packed to the rafters the evening of Friday, December 6, with people having a festive time after taking in the parade downtown. New this year ws the Viking Royal Purple’s Festival of Trees display, put up by groups and organizations joining in the fun and sponsored by Royal Purple. There were boxes of food donation sites people were filling at each tree showing that the spirit of giving was also on display. Vision Credit Union employees were on hand to give out free hot dogs, chips, and a drin. Further down the lobby the lineup was long for those wanting to get a photo with Santa, whick was sponsored by ATB Financial -Viking. All around the lobby were beautifully decorated trees that people could admire as they stopped to talk to friends they encountered. It showed that the festival was a giant hit with those taking in all the fun activities. There was also public skating at the ice rink and it, too, was well used that evening by eager skaters. The Will Ryan Music School provided an hour’s worth of entertainment and the music greeted all who entered the lobby. Also open was the indoor playground and the concession booth for hungry patrons. And Christine and Sheldon offered wagon rides courtesy of their beautiful horses. Plus, midnight was the deadline to vote for the different entries into the Christmas Lights Competition. The winners will be announced at the Town of Viking ’s Christmas Community Luncheon at the Carena on Friday, December 13. There will also be an opportunity to “Stuff the Cruiser” with food bank donations, the event sponsored by the Viking RCMP. During that time, people will be able to engage members in a “Coffee with a Cop” event.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Vol. 47, No. 50
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