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'Tis The Season

'Tis The Season: Shop Local Now!

This 'Tis The Season feature is brought to you by the Athabasca Advocate and the sponsors on this page.

Kick Off to Christmas
Silent Auction 2023

Bidding is open from November 13th to December 8th at 5pm
Come down to the Athabasca Advocate 4917-49 St. Athabasca, Monday to Friday 9-5, with your receipts from participating businesses dated between November 13th and December 8th 2023
There you will be given dollar-for-dollar auction money to bid on auction items!
When the auction closes at 5pm December 8th, 2023 the highest bidder for each item is the winner!

‘Tis the Season to shop local in Athabasca

‘Tis the Season to shop local in Athabasca

Wagon rides and riverfront fires kick-start festive season for Athabasca Chamber of Commerce
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Athabasca’s annual Christmas Decorating Contest returns

Athabasca’s annual Christmas Decorating Contest returns

Town councillors decided on new rules for the fifth iteration of the event
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Coming together for Christmas

Coming together for Christmas

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'Tis the Season to find a hidden gem

'Tis the Season to find a hidden gem

Smaller artisan shops are the place to find unique gifts as Christmas closes in
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‘Tis the Season to Sparkle

‘Tis the Season to Sparkle

The Athabasca District Chamber of Commerce held Part 2 of its new ‘Tis the Season campaign Nov. 19, encouraging residents and visitors to check out all Athabasca businesses have to offer and have a little holiday fun at the same time.
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'Tis the Season to be out and about in Athabasca

'Tis the Season to be out and about in Athabasca

Many events on deck to ignite your Christmas spirit
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Shopping locally in a brand name store

Shopping locally in a brand name store

Home Hardware and Canadian Tire are both locally-owned and operated
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Help make your poinsettias last longer

Help make your poinsettias last longer

Poinsettias are synonymous with the holiday season. These colorful plants brighten up homes with their vibrant hues in variations of red, white, and pink, making them a holiday decoration many people cannot live without.
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How to create a durable gingerbread house

How to create a durable gingerbread house

Gingerbread cookies and houses are one of the many symbols of the holiday season, alongside Christmas trees and twinkling lights. In fact, few confections symbolize the holidays more so than gingerbread.
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Start new caroling traditions

Start new caroling traditions

Caroling is a symbol of community that once was a wildly popular holiday tradition but has largely fallen by the wayside. However, this once-beloved tradition can be brought back with vigor.
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