Mistletoe Magic 2019 (RDRHF)

By Sheldon Spackman

Some Events Cancelled

Changes announced for Red Deer Festival of Trees

Oct 15, 2021 | 11:57 AM

On the recommendation of Alberta Health Services (AHS), the Board of Directors for Red Deer Regional Health Foundation (RDRHF) have decided to modify this year’s Festival of Trees.

Foundation officials say the event will be revised, while still raising funds to provide critical equipment for the operating room at Red Deer Regional Hospital.

The public will be welcomed to participate in the Tree Room and Silent Auction virtually and in person. However, Candy Cane Lane, Mistletoe Magic, Festival of Wines, Preview Dinner and the Gift Shop will not be taking place.

“The health and safety of our guests, sponsors, volunteers and staff is our number one priority,” said Dustin Eckstrand, Foundation Board Chair, in a press release. “However, we still need support to enhance healthcare in central Alberta so we hope the community will help us fund equipment for the operating room at our hospital despite these changes.”

The public can also support Festival of Trees by purchasing tickets for the Christmas Jingle Cash Lottery. The top prize is $25,000 cash plus an early bird prize of $5,000. Tickets start at $10 and are available online at https://www.reddeerfestivaloftrees.ca/jingle

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“We thank everyone for their understanding and are grateful to our sponsors and volunteers for their support. We look forward to providing a safe celebration that features some of our traditional festivities,” reads a statement from event organizers.