Gearing Up for Christmas - In August

 Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

 The sun shone down on the participants of the Sixth Annual Toy Run on August 17. This event started at the Galleria Shops parking lot, and the riders drove in a parade through the highways in Vegreville.

There were 25 motorcycle riders, a few members of Vegreville Irons Runners Auto Club, and other community members who came out to support this great cause.

All proceeds will be forwarded to the Vegreville Christmas Bureau.

Coordinator Patti Gallien said they received $695 and a trailer full of toys.

Reuben Kane, a motorcycle rider from Fort Saskatchewan, said he liked to take part because it is local. “It is a fun thing to do, and it supports kids in the community. I like Christmas too.”