Transwest Santa flight takes off for 16th year
For 16 years, Santa Claus has traded in his sleigh for a more cushy ride in northern Saskatchewan.
Christmas came early for the communites of Fond Du Lac, Black Lake, Stony Rapids, and Wolleston Lake on Friday. Youth from the four communities eagerly waited for their chance to get a photo with St. Nick and tell him their wish lists.
It’s part of an annual initiative by Transwest, as a way to pay back the northern communties they serve.
“The kids just enjoy Santa,” said Steven Thatcher, principal of Father Porte Memorial Dene School in Black Lake. “It’s good, it’s really appreciated, it’s nice.”