A beloved Christmas display in Canmore, Alberta, was vandalized on Boxing Day, but the community quickly rallied to help restore it. Local resident, Ouellette, who has spent over a decade creating the display, was devastated by the act of vandalism.
A Canmore man is praising the local community for helping after a Christmas display was vandalized on Boxing Day. As Craig Momney reports, this was the first time the display was vandalized in the past 16 years. Canmore , Alta., residents came together to help a local family restore its popular Christmas display just 24 hours after it was vandalized on Boxing Day. The display, up for more than a decade, ever since his 15-year-old daughter Rhyanna was born.
As Ouellette explains, the display located just off Bow Trail took on a life of its own when the town embraced it as a must-see each holiday season. “It got bigger and bigger. It just kind of became an obsession and now it is actually part of the town,” he says of the display he estimates he has spent $100,000 on over the years. The display features a rideable train, life-sized Darth Vader and Chewbacca statues and more inflatables than can be counted. Oullette has spent hours and hours on the display over the years, changing it each year just out of his love for Christmas and the appreciation for the display from the community. That’s why he went on an emotional rollercoaster when he discovered that the popular display was vandalized sometime on Boxing Day.“At first I was confused. Actually, every emotion went through my mind,” he says. “Confusion… then of course, anger, resentment — like, who would do this and why,” he says, adding 15 inflatables were impacted. For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. “I came to change the lightbulb on Rudolph, and I noticed that some of the inflatables have been deflated and then I noticed that they had been actually slashed, ripped and the gingerbread house was turned upside down.” For his daughter, the display has become an integral part of her life, so she was upset to learn about the damage.Joly, LeBlanc to meet with Trump aides in Florida “It’s a tradition so it’s just what I’ve known,” she say
CANMORE CHRISTMAS DISPLAY VANDALISM COMMUNITY RESTORE
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Community Rallies to Help Woman Facing Multiple LossesCarolyn's story is one of resilience and the power of community. After facing the loss of her father and partner within months, she also needed a new roof. Local volunteers and businesses stepped up to help, replacing her roof in a heartwarming Random Act of Kindness.
Read more »
Stock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of ChristmasStocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks. The S&P 500 added 1.1% Tuesday. Trading closed early ahead of the holiday.
Read more »
Community continues to support Christmas Wish campaignThe Dilico Anishinabek Family Care Christmas Wish campaign brought in more than 800 bags for the second straight year.
Read more »
'Signing Santa' brings Christmas magic to Deaf and hard-of-hearing communityThe holiday magic has arrived for Oklahoma's Deaf and hard-of-hearing community as Signing Santa made his way to the Shoppes at Northpark on Thursday to check his list twice and bring the Christmas spirit to all.
Read more »
Guelph Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign Sees Community SupportThe Guelph Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle campaign is nearing its end with over $290,000 raised. Donations have surged in recent weeks, fueled in part by the Canada Post strike. Pastor Major Peter Van Duinen attributes the increased generosity to community support and the desire to help those in need.
Read more »
‘Giving back to the community’: Gordy Dodd hosts 26th annual Christmas dinnerOne Christmas tradition in the Victoria area is marking its 26th year with Gordy Dodd hosting the annual holiday dinner at Our Place.
Read more »