Community

Pre-Christmas shoppers were out in abundance in Three Hills on Friday, November 25 for Moonlight Madness. Santa and Mrs. Claus welcomed everyone as folks gathered around a warming fire while they enjoyed treats and listened to the sounds of Christmas. The two-day Christmas Market was a real crowd pleaser featuring lots of tempting gift ideas.

The Acme United Church held a Christmas Cookie Walk on November 25. Approximately 80 people enjoyed the great choice of home-made cookies to purchase. A Christmas Tea was also held along with displays of Christmas scenes, Nativity scenes, and a quilt was on display with raffle proceeds going to Samaritan’s Purse for families in Ukraine. A total of $1,700 was raised.

The Trochu Arboretum Society held their Annual Christmas Market at the Trochu Community Centre on Thursday, November 17 from 3 PM to 7 PM. In addition to the many vendors featuring a wide assortment of Christmas gifting items, families had the opportunity to visit with Santa and have their picture taken. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Students from Prairie Christian Academy and Three Hills School attend Mount Olive Church on the first Tuesday of every month to enjoy a free meal. On November 1, 2022, Three Hills RCMP Sergeant Jamie Day and Constable Yolanda Bouzane assisted church volunteers and enjoyed the opportunity to engage with the local youth.