Business community members could bring in a gift and nominate another to donate.
McKillop said more than 20 businesses participated, along with farm families and other community members.
“I don’t think we really expected it to be this big,” McKillop said.
Most of the donations were taken to the food bank Dec. 16.
The Christmas Lite Up parade lived up to its “12 Days of Christmas” theme as Mayerthorpe Family Dayhomes sent a Goose Den float down Crockett St.Photo by Brad Quarin
The annual Christmas Lite Up event, organized by the Lite Up Committee, featured sleigh rides, a fire and visits from Santa Claus and other familiar holiday figures. It ran Dec. 2.
Mayerthorpe Minor Hockey entered the Christmas Lite Up parade on Dec. 2.Photo by Brad Quarin Treytin French, nine, met the Edmonton Oilers’ Hunter and Jaylyn of the Orange and Blue Ice Crew.Photo by Brad Quarin Donna Mosher offered some of her homemade knitting and sewing at the Greencourt Christmas Market, held at Greencourt Community Hall on Dec. 3.Photo by Brad Quarin Lilly-Anna LeClercq worked on a wreath for her business, Heart and Hands Designs, at the Greencourt Christmas Market.Photo by Brad Quarin Homeowners across Mayerthorpe decked the halls this month, helping other town residents and visitors alike feel the warmth of the season.Photo by Brad Quarin The decorations are a marvel for anyone who wishes to tour through town at night and take in the decorations, lights and delights.Photo by Brad Quarin These homes are sure to put locals in the holiday spirit.Photo by Brad Quarin
