Second Annual Vegreville Santa Claus Tour

Second Annual Vegreville Santa Claus Tour

Rosanne Fortier News - Correspondent

People had a chance to wave and greet Santa Claus from a safe distance when he and his helpers through the Town of Vegreville’ s neighourhoods on the north side on December 21 and the south side on December 22 for the Second Annual Vegreville Santa Claus Tour.

Community Services Director Phil Rowe said this was an event organized by the Town of Vegreville. They also partnered with Vegreville Emergency Services, Vegreville Fire Department, RCMP and the Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce.

Santa Claus greets people during the tour.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

“We decided to do this event again because it brought so much joy and hope to our citizens,” stated Rowe.

Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee asked Santa and his local emergency response staff, who know Santa quite well, if this could be arranged for the town. And, of course, we all said absolutely!

It went exceptionally well and the weather (temperature) co-operated with us this year. Everyone enjoyed it, especially the children and our seniors.”

Santa Claus and his helpers get ready for the tour.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Michelle Henderson, General Manager with the Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce, felt the event went really well this year. “From my perspective, it was so great to hear the children screaming and yelling about Santa coming and everyone just being out there. It was a bit cold outside but the end result was well worth it.”

Santa Claus greets people during the tour.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)