Celebrate 2021 by lighting up the darkness

By Joan Janzen
joanjanzen@yahoo.com

It’s January 2021, and there’s no looking back. Daylight hours are increasing, and day by day, the darkness is decreasing. On the evening of Friday, January 14th, there’s an opportunity for people in the community to light up the darkness in Kindersley. People are happy to see 2020 in their rearview mirror and are welcoming 2021 and increasing daylight hours as we proceed into January, and cheer on the new year.

The folks at Kindersley Christian Fellowship join forces with the Kindersley Chamber of Commerce to host a parade of lights on Friday, January 15th in Kindersley. The Town of Kindersley and the RCMP have given their approval, and the parade is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. that evening.

The theme is “Light up the Darkness,” and cars, trucks, tractors and flatbeds are welcome to join the parade. It’s also a good opportunity for local businesses to send New Years’ greetings to Kindersley residents, including everyone from children to seniors. All that is required is that the vehicles be decorated with lights to help light up the darkness and bring some cheer to the people in Kindersley.

The parade vehicles will meet on West Road by the Alliance Church at 6:30 p.m. and head to Caleb Village at 7:00 p.m. From there, the parade will go on to Thompson Drive, O’Connor Cres., Ditson Drive, Railway Avenue and then tour the west side of town, followed by the east side of town before heading back to the Alliance Church.

Anyone wanting more information can call 306-430-8822 or 306-463-6146. To register your entry go to: https://forms.gle/XfKiVyU8FsyS8eUeA

If you have questions about registration, contact Allison at clicketysnap@gmail.com

The parade of lights will cheer seniors and families in Kindersley with colourful lights and some loud honking of horns to bring in the new year.