ASSINIBOIA — There is no better testament to the success of a community event or activity than its longevity.
Christmas Lane has been taking place in Assiniboia for 25 years in 2024. This event was created for home-based businesses to provide a place to connect with customers.
In recent years, the event has expanded to include some hand-craft vendors.
Marie Magnuson, the event’s organizer, says planning for this holiday event starts in August.
The Prince of Wales Cultural and Recreation Centre was the host location of the 2024 event, Nov. 8 and 9.
Marita Williams Catering & Baking, provided an on-site concession for customers and vendors.
Wanting to give back to the community that supports them, there is a fundraising component to each year’s event. Magnuson says through donations from each vendor to assemble a raffle basket, the Assiniboia Kinette Club holds a raffle and last year, more than $1,400 was raised for Telemiracle. This year the Kinettes were also collecting donations for the Assiniboia Food Bank.
