Week of Events
Sunday, December 7, 2025
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December 7, 2025 -Gingerbread Contest
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December 7, 2025 -The Nutcracker Ballet
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December 7, 2025 -SPYC Council Meeting
Gingerbread Contest
An online contest for ages 13-21 to show off their most creative, festive, or funny gingerbread houses and cookies! Post your creation and tag @SPYC20 on Instagram or email your photo to [email protected]
The Nutcracker Ballet
The 12th Annual Production of the Nutcracker, a cherished holiday tradition voted top 3 events in the Lakeland! Purchase tickets online.
Monday, December 8, 2025
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December 8, 2025 -Gingerbread Contest
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December 8, 2025 -Christmas Crafting
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December 8, 2025 -FASD Cargiver Support Group
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December 8, 2025 -St. Paul After School Program 2025/26
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December 8, 2025 -Decorating Christmas Cookies
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December 8, 2025 -Grief Over the Holidays
Gingerbread Contest
An online contest for ages 13-21 to show off their most creative, festive, or funny gingerbread houses and cookies! Post your creation and tag @SPYC20 on Instagram or email your photo to [email protected]
Christmas Crafting
Get creative and meet new friends during a morning of Christmas-themed crafts! For ages 0-6, FREE to drop-in. Call 780-645-5311 for more info.
FASD Cargiver Support Group
Connect with other caregivers and parents. Lunch provided. Meeting theme: Building a community of support Email [email protected] or contact your Outreach Coordinator to register.
St. Paul After School Program 2025/26
Send your kids after school on Mondays to a safe, supervised area to complete homework, read, craft, etc. $15/hour, registration required. Email [email protected]
Decorating Christmas Cookies
Having fun while making a sweet treat! For youth ages 7+, FREE to attend. Call 780-645-5311 to register.
Grief Over the Holidays
Join certified grief educator, Leanne Vinge, for a gentle and supportive session on navigating grief during the holiday season. Free workshop, in person at St. Paul FCSS on December 8 or through Zoom on December 9. Email [email protected]
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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December 9, 2025 -Gingerbread Contest
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December 9, 2025 -Iskwewak Healing Together (Women’s Circle)
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December 9, 2025 -Grief Over the Holidays
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December 9, 2025 -Women Behind the Mask
Gingerbread Contest
An online contest for ages 13-21 to show off their most creative, festive, or funny gingerbread houses and cookies! Post your creation and tag @SPYC20 on Instagram or email your photo to [email protected]
Iskwewak Healing Together (Women’s Circle)
Join Mannawanis for weekly healing circles — safe spaces for sharing, support, and community connection. These circles offer a welcoming space for reflection, healing, and growth rooted in Indigenous teachings and community care. All are welcome. Questions? Call 780-645-4630 and ask for Twila.
Grief Over the Holidays
Join certified grief educator, Leanne Vinge, for a gentle and supportive session on navigating grief during the holiday season. Free workshop, in person at St. Paul FCSS on December 8 or through Zoom on December 9. Email [email protected]
Women Behind the Mask
Tap into the idea that many of us wear a figurative "mask" to hide our true feelings in a safe, guided space. Each month we will engage in different topics…
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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December 10, 2025 -Gingerbread Contest
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December 10, 2025 -Beyond Quick Fixes: Embracing a Human Rights Approach to Poverty
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December 10, 2025 -Groupe de jeux
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December 10, 2025 -Senior Skating
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December 10, 2025 -Napewak Healing Together (Men’s Circle)
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December 10, 2025 -Anti-Racism: Learning to Confront the Uncomfortable
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December 10, 2025 -Employment Skills In-person Workshops
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December 10, 2025 -Parent & Kids Skating
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December 10, 2025 -Ashmont Youth Program 2025/26
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December 10, 2025 -Christmas Card Painting
Gingerbread Contest
An online contest for ages 13-21 to show off their most creative, festive, or funny gingerbread houses and cookies! Post your creation and tag @SPYC20 on Instagram or email your photo to [email protected]
Beyond Quick Fixes: Embracing a Human Rights Approach to Poverty
A virtual Portage College Public Legal Education event. Register online!
Senior Skating
Free drop-in! Times subject to change throughout the season, check the Arena's Facebook page.
Napewak Healing Together (Men’s Circle)
Join Mannawanis for weekly healing circles — safe spaces for sharing, support, and community connection. These circles offer a welcoming space for reflection, healing, and growth rooted in Indigenous teachings and community care. All are welcome. Questions? Call 780-645-4630 and ask for Twila.
Anti-Racism: Learning to Confront the Uncomfortable
A virtual Portage College Public Legal Education event. Register online!
Employment Skills In-person Workshops
Free, in-person workshops to enhance your employment skills! Register with St. Paul's Lakeland Employment Services at 780-646-6729 or email [email protected]
Parent & Kids Skating
Free drop-in! Times subject to change throughout the season, check the Arena's Facebook page.
Ashmont Youth Program 2025/26
After school fun at the Ashmont Community Library. FREE for ages 6-12. Parent/guardian registration and consent required, 15 spots on a first come, first served basis. Call 780-726-3777 for more info.
Christmas Card Painting
Paint eight 4x6 cards to send out for the holidays! For ages 15+. $10 per participant (reduced from $20), includes all painting supplies. Thanks to Mallaig Library for covering 50% of the original costs per participant! Register with the Library and call/text 780-646-0421.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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December 11, 2025 -Gingerbread Contest
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December 11, 2025 -Elk Point Farmers’ Market
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December 11, 2025 -Urban Poling in Elk Point
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December 11, 2025 -Storytime and Craft – St. Paul
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December 11, 2025 -Managing Holiday Stress
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December 11, 2025 -Tot and Me Dance
Gingerbread Contest
An online contest for ages 13-21 to show off their most creative, festive, or funny gingerbread houses and cookies! Post your creation and tag @SPYC20 on Instagram or email your photo to [email protected]
Urban Poling in Elk Point
Connect, get outdoors, and walk your way to better health, every Thursday in Elk Point. Participants will meet at the Regional FCSS office (4906 48 Street) at 1:30 p.m. before…
Storytime and Craft – St. Paul
Encouraging speech and language development, attention span, listening skills, and bonding. FREE drop-in. Contact 780-645-5311 for more info.
Managing Holiday Stress
Join for a group discussion on positive parenting suggestions to help your through the holiday season. FREE to parents and caregivers. Call 780-742-3800 to register.
Tot and Me Dance
Explore rhythm, music, and creative movement with your child! For ages 3.5-6, caregiver must be in attendance. Register as a sessional or for the full year.
Friday, December 12, 2025
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December 12, 2025 -Gingerbread Contest
Gingerbread Contest
An online contest for ages 13-21 to show off their most creative, festive, or funny gingerbread houses and cookies! Post your creation and tag @SPYC20 on Instagram or email your photo to [email protected]
Saturday, December 13, 2025
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December 13, 2025 -Gingerbread Contest
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December 13, 2025 -Environmental Farm Plan Workshop
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December 13, 2025 -Ashmont Farmers’ Market
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December 13, 2025 -Christmas Craft
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December 13, 2025 -Antler Measuring Day
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December 13, 2025 -Noël avec les noël
Gingerbread Contest
An online contest for ages 13-21 to show off their most creative, festive, or funny gingerbread houses and cookies! Post your creation and tag @SPYC20 on Instagram or email your photo to [email protected]
Environmental Farm Plan Workshop
A hands-on workshop to create or update your EFP. An EFP is a great tool to access upcoming agricultural grants. Pre-registration is required. Call 780-826-7260 or email [email protected]. Please bring a laptop to the session or, when registering, let LARA know if you need one provided. Free for County of St. Paul, MD of Bonnyville,…
Ashmont Farmers’ Market
Follow Ashmont Farmers' Market on Facebook or find them on the Alberta Farmers' Market app! If interested in becoming a vendor or just have general questions, contact Sharon MacDonald, Farmers' Market Manager, at 780-614-4849 or email [email protected].
Antler Measuring Day
Whitetail entries and Alberta WMU's only. $5 general admission, ages 16 and under FREE. Entry deadline is 2:30 p.m. and is $25. Cash event, concession and refreshments available.
Noël avec les noël
Celebrating 100 years! Doors open 6:30 p.m., with celebration beginning at 7 p.m.