By rdnewsNOW staff

City launches annual ‘Toys for Tickets’ campaign

Nov 1, 2018 | 10:36 AM

It’s a sure sign the Christmas season is just around the corner in Red Deer when The City’s Toys for Tickets campaign gets underway.

From November 1 – 30, people who get parking tickets in Red Deer can once again pay their ticket with a toy through The City’s Toys for Tickets program.

Officials say all donations go to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau to ensure children in need can wake up to a gift on Christmas morning.

“This is a very popular program,” says Fred Dieno, Parking Coordinator, in a press release. “Last year, more than 300 toys were collected and delivered to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau. We have collected more than 5,800 toys, games, gift cards and more since we started doing this in 2007.”

City officials say toy donations in lieu of parking tickets will be accepted November 29 and 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the first floor of City Hall.

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All gifts must be new and unwrapped in their original packaging. The early ticket payment rate will remain in effect when the ticket is paid for with a toy; however, the value of the toy must equal or exceed the amount owed on the parking ticket.

A receipt must be presented at the time of payment, and if the toy is valued lower than the price of the ticket, the difference must be paid.

According to officials, gifts for older children aged 10 to 16 are in especially high demand with gifts such as craft sets, movie passes, books, electronics, sports equipment and gift cards encouraged.

Anyone who does not receive a ticket but would like to donate to the program is also welcome to participate.

For more information about the Toys for Tickets program, please contact Parking Administration at 403-342-8185 or visit www.reddeer.ca/toysfortickets.