Morinville – Although there is still plenty to do during the Festival this weekend, here is a selection of photos of what has gone on already Saturday morning.
Pancake time - Lion's Club member Jim Turner lays the batter on the grill Saturday morning during the Lion's Breakfast with Santa, an annual event that was well attended again this year. A hug with Santa - Rebecca and Zachary Martel share a hug on Santa's knee at the Lion's Breakfast with Santa Saturday morning. Budget time - Councillor Paul Krauskopf poses with the Grinch Saturday morning over breakfast while taking a ribbing about the connection between the popular Seuss character and Morinville's budget. Youth in action - Seven-year Liam Weeks topples the cans, one of the many children's games held at the Community Cultural Centre and overseen by the Youth in Action Committee. The committee is made up of Georges H. Primeau students. Making your cookie and eating it too - Young Owen LeFebvre enjoys a shortbread cookie he had just decorated. The cultural centre had many craft activities for children Saturday during the festival. Christmas craft time - Six-year-old Grace Elesburg and mom Catrina work some crafts Saturday morning. It's magical - Haillee Reaume watches a card trick performed by Magician Brain Lehr. The Edmonton magician performed a series of impromptu tricks as he strolled around the cultural centre Saturday looking for volunteers young and old. Crafty shopping - The Morinville Public Library's 100 per cent handmade craft sale provided Christmas shoppers with some down home gift ideas. The event was held in the MCHS gymnasium this year.
