The Downtown Moose Jaw Association (DMJA) and Tourism Moose Jaw have announced the annual late-night Christmas shopping hours will take place on Thursday, Dec. 14 this year, with another date possibly to follow.
The event started in 2021 as a way to give shoppers an extra day to shop local for the holidays. Participating businesses are encouraged to stay open until 9 p.m. for the occasion.
Tourism Moose Jaw (TMJ) and the DMJA will help promote businesses that participate. Businesses should contact Tourism Moose Jaw at 306-693-8097 to let them know.
'Christmas Ambassador' volunteers
Another reason to call TMJ is if you are interested in being a downtown Christmas Ambassador this holiday season.
The Christmas Ambassadors are a volunteer initiative co-ordinated by the Good Neighbours Group and supported by TMJ and the DMJA.
These volunteers will be a positive and festive presence downtown, as schedules and volunteer availability allows, Thursdays through Sundays during the day, and during the late-night shopping on December 14. They will be wearing Santa hats and reindeer headbands, shaking jingle bells, holding open doors, helping shoppers carry purchases to their cars (if they want), and handing out candy canes.
Local businesses are encouraged to support these volunteers by giving them a space to warm up if they need, as they are volunteering to support the downtown and increase everyone's holiday spirit.
TMJ governing board changes
Tourism Moose Jaw has announced the board members for 2024-25:
- Returning:
- Matthew Brewer, Little Chicago Entertainment
- Lindsay Curties, Golden West
- Marta Woodrow, DevPro
- New Members:
- John Iatridis, The Mad Greek
- Cory Olafson, Heartland Financial
- Tanya Veroba, Veroba's Family Restaurant
TMJ thanks Yvette Moore and Alex Carlton for their six years on the TMJ board, and Corey Nyhagen for his two years on the board, and wishes them well.
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