Famous holiday display ‘Clinkskill Christmas Lights’ to run for one last holiday season | 24CA News
For 15 years, Scott Lambie has been decking the halls with a Griswold-inspired Christmas lights show outdoors his residence in Saskatoon’s Nutana Park neighbourhood.
It’s a group staple that will likely be coming to an finish after this vacation season.
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“The only reason we’re going to quit doing it is just … it’s too hard on me now. It’s just too hard,” Lambie defined.
“It’s too much work for an old timer,” Lambie added.
Lambie stated he was impressed to wrap his home with decorations from others displaying off their masterpieces on YouTube.
His first gentle present began with 4 controllers and 25,000 lights. Since then, his ‘Clinkskill Christmas Lights’ show has expanded to 19 controllers and 85,000 lights.
Residents may also tune into 89.7 FM on the radio to see the lights co-ordinate with the music enjoying on the dial.
Lambie stated it’s been an honour and pleasure to deliver some vacation cheer to Saskatoon residents.
“People like coming out here. They’ve made it part of their family tradition,” Lambie stated.
“It’s good. That’s why we do it. People enjoy it and it’s free, right? It’s free.”
When Lambie posted on Facebook final month that this will likely be his closing yr, a whole bunch of feedback flooded in thanking him for his efforts and sharing their favorite elements of the show and the recollections created with their households.
The news travelled so far as the legislative meeting in Regina.
On Nov. 28, MLA for Saskatoon Eastview Matt Love addressed the home of the ultimate gentle show.
“Every year something magical happens takes place in Saskatoon Eastview at the home of Scott and Shelly Lambie,” Love stated.
“We’re full of gratitude for all of Scott’s time, energy, creativity and investment for brightening up the holiday season.”
City councillor Mairin Loewen stated this will likely be a loss for the Nutana Park group.
“It’s kind of the end of an era but I can completely understand. You know, this is a major project so I understand the need to ‘retire’ from the game,” she stated.
“This has become a staple for people during the holiday season to visit this site. And we’re sad to see it go.”
The lights are on each evening between 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Clinkskill Drive till Jan. 8, 2023.
“When they come down January 8th, that’s it,” Lambie stated.
“It’s too much work for an old timer.”
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