RCMP in Manitoba are taking a page out of Santa’s book and distributing more than 4,000 lbs. of toys to children throughout the province through the Toys for the North project.
Many of the children receiving toys this year live in remote Manitoba communities.
The RCMP said it is honoured to be able to contribute to the festive holiday season in these communities by arranging for the delivery of toys as well as necessities such as diapers and winter wear.
Toys for the North is a partnership between the RCMP, the Canadian Toy Association and the Toronto Zoo, but private businesses and the public have also donated to this campaign.
RCMP “D” Division (Manitoba) received toys shipped from Toronto to Winnipeg aboard a CC-130 Hercules aircraft courtesy of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
The toys will now be distributed throughout Manitoba by RCMP detachments and the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Santa Express in the North.
– Compiled from an RCMP “D” Division news release
