The Voice of North Grenville
The North Grenville Times
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November 20, 2025
Vol. 13 No. 42
The North Pole Mailbox returns to To Be Continued
by Marguerite Boyer Santa’s elves arrived bright and early on November 15, their boots dusted with North Pole snow, to deliver the very special North Pole Mailbox to its cozy holiday spot at To Be Continued, 207 Sanders St. Kemptville (across from the B&H). As soon as the magical mailbox was set down and polished to a cheerful shine, excitement began to stir throughout the community. Children hurried in with letters clutched in mittened hands, parents snapped quick photos, and ever since that moment, a steady stream of heartfelt Christmas letters has been arriving. Inside the workshop at
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will be publishing selected Santa letters in our final issue of the year on December 18, sharing the joy, imagination, and creativity of local children with the entire community. To make the occasion even more exciting, we at the Times will be awarding three TBC gift certificates for the best decorated and most imaginative letters. The grand prize winner will receive a $50 gift certificate, and two additional one will each receive $25 So gather your craft supplies, crayons, markers, glitter, stickers, or anything that makes your letter sparkle, and let your imagination run wild. Maybe draw Santa feeding his reindeer, or the elves wrapping presents.
the North Pole, Santa has been keeping a close eye on the mailbox reports. He wants everyone to know that he will reply to every letter he receives, each one is read with care, and often brings a smile to his face. But, because this is his busiest time of the entire year, Santa asks that all letters arrive on or before December 13. It takes time for him and the elves to reply with thoughtful responses, then check the wish lists twice to ensure they have it in stock. Getting your letter in on time helps ensure Santa can write back before his sleigh is packed and ready for flight! This year, the North Grenville Times is joining in with the festive magic. We
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Whether your style is colourful, silly, elegant, or bursting with holiday magic, your artwork could be the one that catches Santa’s eye, and the judges’ too! Most importantly, remember that sending a letter to Santa is a treasured tradition, one that fills hearts, strengthens community spirit, and reminds everyone, young and old, of the wonder of the season. Letters from Santa will be available for pick up between Dec.17-24 and add an asterisk or star to the back of the envelope if there child does not need a response back.
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