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Crowsnest Pass
Herald
Vol. 93 No. 45
November 29, 2023 $1.25
Serving our communities since 1930
Photo courtesy of Macleod Gazette
On Saturday, Nov. 25, local residents and hundreds of visitors from out of town flocked to the streets for the 40th annual Santa Claus Parade in Fort Macleod. Councillors David Filipuzzi, Vicki Kubik and Dean Ward represented the Crowsnest Pass showcasing the Municipality’s new float at the festive event. The parade had floats, marching bands, Santa’s reindeer and a buffalo who all marched down the main street as part of western Canada’s largest Santa Claus parade.
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Campaign
We have thousands of dollars in prizes and gift certificates to give away! How it works: Cut out the ‘Shop Local’ pass and carry it around with you. Every time you spend $50, the participating businesses will stamp your pass. To be considered complete, each card requires six stamps, equalling $300 spent locally. Once you have the card filled in, bring it here to the Pass Herald and place it in our draw barrel. PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES: Allied True Value Alpenland Aura Yoga Studio Ben Wongs Restaurant Blairmore Liquor Store Blairmore Rx Drug Mart (IDA)
Chris’ Restaurant Coleman Remedy’s Rx Copy Magic Crocket’s Trading Company Crowsnest Candy Crowsnest Pass Herald Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery Doublemore
Emilio’s Mercato Italiano Greg’s Liquor Store Oldman River Brewing Pass Automotive (Napa) Pharmasave Summit Home Hardware The Pantry Work n’ Play
Campaign starts today • Campaign closes December 15 @ 4:00 pm • Draw date December 18
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How to master shopping early for the holidays “The early bird gets the worm” is a well-known English proverb that historians trace all the way back to the 1600s. Though the words might first have been popularized hundreds of years ago, they remain as true today as they were then, particularly in regard to holiday shopping.
Campaign Savvy shoppers have long touted the importance of starting early when looking for holiday gifts for loved ones. Seasoned procrastinators may never embrace early shopping, but others who want to a less hectic holiday shopping season can consider these tips. • Begin with a plan. Holiday shopping excursions, whether they take place in town, at the mall or online, can take longer than expected when shoppers have no idea what they’re looking for. Prior to your first holiday shopping trip, jot down gift ideas for each person on your list. Then scour stores or websites for those items. Starting early affords shoppers time to bargain hunt and ensures supply shortages or other issues won’t get in the way of a happy loved one come the holiday season. Con’t on page 11 At EMILIO’S MERCATO ITALIANO, we believe celebrating with family and friends during this special time of year is always made better when paired with great food.
Cheeses from around the globe…Italian prosciutto…Spanish
olives…and raising your glass toasting the New Year with a glass filled with Italian Sparkling Lemonata!
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Campaign • Recognize the notion of “early” has changed. Early holiday shopping used to be synonymous with the retail holiday Black Friday, which occurs the day after Thanksgiving in the United States. However, many holiday shoppers now begin buying gifts long before they’ve purchased a Thanksgiving turkey. In its 2022 Consumer Pulse Survey, McKinsey & Company found that 56 percent of consumers started their holiday shopping in October. A host of variables may have influenced that shift, but supply chain issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic have lingered, which undoubtedly compelled consumers to get an especially early start on holiday shopping. Shoppers who want to ensure everything arrives on time for the holiday season must recognize that “early” shopping now involves beginning around Hal-
loween, if not earlier. • Take the (local) road less traveled. Shopping local merchants in person is a strategy savvy shoppers have long since embraced, but it’s one that’s especially beneficial in an era marked by supply chain issues and inflation. Local merchants don’t have the overhead or sizable staffs of big box or chain stores, which enables them to keep costs low. And since local merchants produce many of their own products, it’s likely there’s something in store that shoppers will love and less likely that they will have issues filling orders. A late fall afternoon in a local shopping district can yield an array of treasures and help holiday shoppers find the right gift for many a person on their list. Con’t on page 12
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A Bellevue Legion Christmas with a Santa Claus visit
The Bellevue Legion held their annual Christmas Party on Thursday, November 23. Santa made a surprise visit spreading Christmas spirit to all who attended. Food, entertainment and smiles were the order of the night! Mardelle Scott photos