The Chamber is Celebrating the Christmas Season!
By Charmain Snell,
Secretary/Treasurer
Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce
The Oyen & District Chamber of Commerce will be making space available in the FCSS Youth or the Schindel Agencies buildings for any home-based business that would like to set up a pop-up shop downtown during the three late night shopping days during the Christmas Season. If you are interested, call or text Charmain at 403-664-1404. There is no cost to book a table but we would kindly ask for a donation to the Local Food Bank. Space is limited so book early. Hours of Operation: December 5, 12, and 19 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Passport to Christmas is Back!
The Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Passport to Christmas program again this year! Look for your passport starting December 2, 2024, in all local downtown member businesses.
Each time you shop at a local participating business get your passport signed. Once you have filled your passport, drop it into one of our draw barrels for a chance to win some great prizes. Draws will be made every Friday in December and the Grand Prize will be made on December 24, 2024.
New This Year: Light Up Oyen!
At the bottom of your passport there is space to nominate the best lighting display at local homes or businesses! The top three nominees will receive up to $150 in Chamber Bucks.
Special events on Thursdays
Each Thursday in December the Chamber will be hosting events that we hope will encourage everyone to come downtown and celebrate the Christmas Season.
December 5 - We are going to light up the Clock Tower Park. There will be hotdogs and hot chocolate to share; and everyone is welcome to join us to go caroling downtown, at the hospital, the long-term care centre, and the Oyen Seniors Lodge.
December 12 - Join us downtown for a Hometown Holiday Party! There will be Christmas music to entertain, a parade of lights for everyone to see, holiday specials at all your downtown businesses, and hot chocolate and cookies at the park to warm the heart!
December 19 - Santa Claus is coming to Town! Come join us downtown at the FCSS Youth Centre and get your photo with Santa (we kindly ask for a toy donation to the Big Country Hospital or a food donation to the Local Food Bank).