Christmas kicks off in Kindersley
By Joan Janzen
Downtown Kindersley was a festive scene on Saturday, November 27th, as the Downtown Kindersley Association presented their Kick-off to Christmas event. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., children were invited to attend a free movie at Sunset Theatre. “Paw Patrol The Movie” also had a second showing later at 1:00 p.m. The afternoon started with sleigh rides running for kids and adults to enjoy.
Thanks to Larry Benjamin, Duffy Ham and Lionel Story, two teams of Clydesdales and a pair of miniature ponies were busy giving rides to delighted folks all afternoon. People boarded the wagons on Railway Avenue, where the horses were safely navigating in the parking lot adjacent to the fire hall. However, after the sun peaked out and melted the ice on the pavement, the horses and wagons were trotting up and down Main Street.
Meanwhile, the Better Together group was situated under the canopy in front of the Co-op Food Store selling hot chocolate and toques, T-shirts, and hoodies. The Kinsmen Club was busy selling Christmas trees, as people began preparing for the holiday season.
Over at the Masonic Lodge, photography students from Kindersley Composite School were on hand in the afternoon to take family photos. Thanks to the artistic talents of students Ella Wagner, Keaton Cote and Hailey Gray, a bright backdrop was created, complete with trees and snowmen.
And of course, there were great shopping opportunities at all the local businesses. The weather cooperated nicely, enabling everyone to enjoy a day out in the sunshine.
Photos by Joan Janzen (click for larger images)
