Beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Christmas trees usually garner attention for what’s underneath them, but that wasn’t the case at the Creighton Community School gym over the weekend.
CADAC hosted its Seventh Annual Festival of Trees, with a colourful array of artificial pines as well as wreathes and centrepieces on display.
“It never amazes me, the talent of the community as well as the generosity of the community,” said organizer Laurel Mackie.
That generosity was on display as individuals, groups and businesses donated more than 30 items to be displayed and auctioned off.
Visitors admired a long row of trees that stood atop tables. Dotted with bright lights, soft ribbons and imaginative ornaments, the trees merged simple tradition with overflowing creativity.
One all-pink tree was topped not with a star, but with a Barbie doll; another was covered with toques.
Just as much thought went into the row of handmade wreathes and the group of centrepieces.
Visitors also had the chance to get some holiday shopping done, with craft booths selling items like scarves, ornaments and hockey memorabilia.
Creighton Community School students took the opportunity to host a tea as well as a Breakfast with Santa event, raising funds for their graduation ceremony next June.
Mackie estimates roughly 1,000 people stopped by the Festival of Trees, on par with last year.
No final tally is available yet, but the festival stands as CADAC’s only fundraiser this year.
The winners of the festival, which carried the theme of “Christmas Past, Present and Future”:
Best in Show
“Winter Wonderland,” a tree by Hudbay, designed by Ashley Thompson and Carla Simon
Trees
Most Artistic - “Winter Wonderland” by Hudbay
Most Original - “Wish Upon A Barbie” by Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Most Effort - “Owl You Need is Love” by the Copperbelt Hotel
Theme Winner - “Now and Then” by Community Youth Resource Centre
People’s Choice - “Team Walmart” by Walmart
Wreathes
Most Artistic - “Snowflake Fantasy” by CADAC Centre - Laurel Mackie
Most Original - “Holiday Hellos” by Tiffany Ealey
Most Effort - “Frosty” by Nasselquist Jewelers / Ormiston Florist
Theme Winner - “A Christmas Carol” by CIBC
People’s Choice - “Pretty in Pink” by the Town of Creighton
Centrepieces
Most Artistic - “Christmas Rose” by the Parkinson’s Society
Most Original - “Silvery Blue Memories” by Flin Flon Credit Union
Most Effort - “Christmas Tipi” by Flin Flon Aboriginal Friendship Centre
Theme Winner - “Safely Home for Christmas” by the Driving Without Impairment Program
People’s Choice - “Christmas Rose” by the Parkinson’s Society
Mackie is already looking ahead to next year’s festival, which will carry the theme of “Sounds of Christmas.”