McLennan is making final preparations for its Light-Up 2025 celebration Sunday, Nov. 30.
“Our Christmas Light-Up is one of our annual events and has been growing in popularity each year,” says event organizer Chris Futter.
“Each year, the members have been purchasing and installing new lights to make the Light-Up bigger and brighter.”
A drive through McLennan clearly shows the efforts made to enhance the community. Decorations from one end to the other highlight efforts made, culminating with the display at the museum.
Light-Up celebrations occur at the Northern Alberta Railway Museum. Doors open at 5 p.m., Light-Up at 6 p.m.
Light-Up is held in conjunction with the museum, Kimiwan Birdwalk, and McLennan Leisure and Recreation Society. Enjoy festive caroling, delicious treats, coffee and hot chocolate.
“Last year, we were surprised by a choral group from Falher who sang Christmas songs and carols in French and English. We have asked them to join us again this year,” says Futter.
Singing is held outside around a large open fire pit and everyone moves into the building if it is too cold.
“Inside, at the Whistle Stop Cafe, we serve for free, hot chocolate, coffee, pop, locally-baked and donated cookies,” says Futter.
“The Northern Alberta Historical and Railway Museum has just had its six-year anniversary after being moved from Falher on Oct. 29, 2019,” says Futter.
“Since the move the railway members have spent numerous hours working to make the interior displays interesting for public viewing. Each year, we make changes to the exhibits as we receive donations from retired railway workers, families of past members and the general public.
“We also work on the museum that is part of the Birdwalk building by adding new exhibits and displays. This is a general museum and has exhibits with displays from the old hospital, general store, cathedral, etc.”
McLennan Light-Up occurs no matter what the weather. Outdoors or indoors, come join the fun!
Chris Clegg
South Peace News