KISBEY - The bustling sounds of conversation and the sight of handmade crafts, local goods and community spirit filled the Kisbey Recreation Centre on Nov. 16 during their annual craft and trade show.
The event, which has become a local tradition, drew vendors from across the region, highlighting the best of what the community had to offer.
The venue was transformed into a vibrant marketplace, featuring 24 different vendors, whose tables were adorned with a diverse array of goods, including handmade jewelry, home décor, knitted items, baked goods, wooden Christmas tree ornaments, preserves and locally-grown produce.
There was something for everyone, and it was just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Visitors enjoyed the chance to support small businesses while browsing through each table and purchasing gifts for their loved ones and friends.
A $2 admission fee was charged, and a luncheon was available throughout the day.
Although the roads were not the nicest for travel, by the afternoon the crowds grew, and a steady flow of people came through the doors.
Elisa Jackson was one of the vendors, but she is also on the Kisbey Recreation Board. She said the proceeds from the event will go towards keeping the recreation centre in top shape.
“It is a well-used building,” said Jackson. “It is the hub of this town.”
The building is used yearly for the Remembrance Day service and bingos through Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation. It holds luncheons, and the village council and the Rebekah Lodge has their meetings at the building.
Yearly they hold their fowl supper, which is one of the biggest fundraisers.
The playpark just east of the building is well used throughout the year and a big attraction.
Vendors and shoppers alike enjoyed the sale, and the committee was pleased with the day.
