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With the pandemic putting a freeze on indoor events for the past two years, Lewis & Royal and Friends Annual Music, Comedy and Dessert is finally back at the Three Hills Arts Academy just in time for Christmas, and the duo are delighted.

“They’ve always been magical, our Christmas concerts in Three Hills”, says Royal Sproule, one half of the comedy & folk duo Lewis & Royal. “It’s our favourite gig of the year, no question. I don’t know if it&rsquo

Three Hills Arts Academy recently ran their production of “Nutcracker” in partnership with Dance Celebration. It was an extremely successful show, and that is because of the amazing patrons who came to watch. As part of the show, the cast of the Nutcracker did a “Toy and Food Drive” for the Three Hills and Area Food Bank Christmas Hamper Program. $450.00+ was raised to purchase new toys and the cast is shown with the toys purchased from the proceeds.

Families gathered in Carbon, Saturday, Dec. 3rd for the official Christmas Light-up. The event included a bonfire, visit with Santa, gift bags for the children and a Christmas movie at the Carbon Community Centre.

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.