In pictures: A season for lights, giving, children and fun
December 8, 2022 · Admin
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Around the city, there’s an array of seasonal events — from newcomers like Whoscanaville to long-time favourites, like Light the Lights.
Leader-Post photojournalists Troy Fleece and Kayle Neis have been capturing a few of those sights of the season:
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Regina Police Service Const. Melissa Bourassa helps 9-year old Blake Zazula find a winter coat during the sixth season of Cop Shop at the Cornwall Centre on Dec. 7, 2022 in Regina. Cop Shop pairs 20 local children with 20 police officers who act as their personal shoppers. All of these children are being rewarded for their achievements and positive strides towards goals. Each child receives a $200 gift card donated by the Cornwall Centre, and a stocking filled with personalized items..Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post Regina Police Service Insp. Chris Jackiw, from left, 12-year-old Bryden Zazula and his nine-year old brother Blake as well as Const. Melissa Bourassa get their photo taken with Santa during the sixth season of Cop Shop at the Cornwall Centre.Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post Bryden Zazula, 12, left, and his partner Regina Police Service Insp. Chris Jackiw grab some lunch during Cop Shop at the Cornwall Centre.Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post City Hall is decorated with a sign that says “Seasons Greetings” during the annual Light the Lights outdoor celebration in front of City Hall on Dec. 6, 2022 in Regina.Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post Kung Fu Regina performs a Dragon Dance during Light the Lights.Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post The Regina Filipino Canadian Children’s Choir performs during the annual Light the Lights outdoor celebration at City Hall.Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post (L to R) Sisters Tabitha Olanrewaju and Joanna Olanrewaju visit Santa Klaus during the annual Light the Lights outdoor celebration.Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post Sarah Romuld, left, ecologist Wascana Centre, shows Marley Reakes a red-eared slider turtle at Wascana Place on Dec. 3, 2022 in Regina. Wascana Place was transformed into a whimsical wonderland complete with a Dr. Seuss Whoville inspired village, which has been dubbed Whoscanaville.Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post Cousins Peyton Schweiger, left, Gemma Chapple decorate some Christmas-themed artwork at Wascana Place on Dec. 3, 2022 in Regina.Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post A pair of stuffed Canada Geese sport their holiday duds during a Dec. 3 event called Whoscanaville, in a nod to the Dr. Seuss story about Whoville. Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post Major Al Hoeft, the divisional secretary for public relations and development for The Salvation Army, rings the bells for the organization’s kettle campaign at the Cornwall Centre on Nov. 25, 2022 in Regina. Funds raised through donations made at Christmas kettles, together with other sources of funds, help provide service to more than 1.9 million people each year in Canada, according to the Salvation Army.Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post Cameron Oehlera and Melissa Patterson fill socks with various everyday items like toothbrushes and menstrual products during the University of Regina campus club’s Operation Toasty Toes event at the university on Dec. 1, 2022 in Regina.The items will be delivered to shelters, organizations and community groups who can then deliver the bundles to people living in Regina that are having a harder time this winter. The goal is to stuff 250 pairs of socks to be delivered to those in need, living in Regina.Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post Every Macmillan colours in a Christmas-themed picture during the Christkindl Markt at the German Club in Regina on Nov. 26, 2022 . The market featured 21 local vendors selling sweet treats, handmade items, Christmas gifts and more.Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post Attendees wait in line during the Christkindl Markt at the German Club in Regina on Nov. 26, 2022 in Regina. The market returned after a pandemic hiatus.Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post
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