Carrot River RCMP stuffed a cruiser for Christmas hamper creation in the community. (Submitted photo/RCMP)

By paNOW Staff

Local RCMP detachments making spirits bright this Christmas

Dec 23, 2021 | 3:51 PM

RCMP officers across northern Saskatchewan communities are spreading some Christmas cheer this season.

The nature of the job means many officers in northern communities, many of which who call other parts of Canada home, may be far from loved ones during the holiday season. However, officers and their families are finding other ways to celebrate in their adoptive communities.

This year, the RCMP noted numerous contributions to donation drives across northern detachments as officers ensured some families in need had food in the cupboard and gifts under the tree.

These include Tisdale RCMP, which teamed up with the Tisdale Fire Department for a fill-the-cruiser/fire truck drive. They were able to fill almost five police vehicles and two fire trucks with food donations, which should keep the local food bank shelves stocked for an estimated four to five months. Carrot River RCMP participated in a stuff-the-cruiser event. Community members donated toys, gift cards, cash and non-perishable food and household items which were used to create Christmas hampers and gifts for those in need. La Ronge RCMP held an in-detachment food drive challenge. About 500 pounds of food was gathered during the friendly competition and donated to the local food bank.

The La Ronge RCMP gathered 500 lb of donations with their in-detachment food drive for the local food bank. (Submitted photo/RCMP)

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“I always love hearing about the ways that RCMP officers, staff and their families celebrate Christmas in the communities they are posted in,” said Superintendent Ted Munro, Saskatchewan RCMP’s North District Commander in a media release. “It really shows how much they value being part of the community. They happily get involved with local celebrations – but are also quick to help others, which is so important during the holidays.”

RCMP employees from across the province teamed up to gather goods for some families in need in northern Saskatchewan. Care packages including gifts, food and a turkey with all the trimmings, are being delivered by local detachments to these families this week.

Other detachments joined in festive community celebrations, including the Green Lake and La Loche RCMP, who participated in community Christmas parades. La Loche was proud to receive a fourth place prize for their float. Pierceland held their own one-float Christmas parade with special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus to the delight of their community.

Pierceland RCMP participated in the community’s one-float Christmas parade. (Submitted photo/RCMP)

“It’s heart-warming to see the ways that the community and local RCMP come together during the holidays,” Munro said. “We love being involved and thank communities for welcoming us. On behalf of the north district, we wish everyone in northern Saskatchewan an enjoyable and safe holiday season.”

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