The Valemount Elementary School choir braved a biting wind to warm the souls of those gathered at Centennial Park Fri. Dec. 1st during the tree lightning ceremony. Grade 2-3 teacher Lynn Lawless led the singers on the guitar. Midway through the concert, santa arrived and joined the singers who finished their show with “We wish you a Merry Christmas.” Live Different provided hot chocolate and cookies and those gathered continued their evenings with late-night shopping deals throughout the village. /LAURA KEIL
