Sparkle in the Park raises more than $35K, 2400KGs of food, and one golden ring for a special couple

Image: Hearts for Healthcare.

The Christmas light show at the Cold Lake M.D. Park this holiday season was another resounding success for Hearts for Healthcare. 

“Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, organizations, volunteers, and participants, this year’s Sparkle in the Park achieved over 2,400kg of food donated to the Cold Lake Food Bank, 3,100 cars visiting the Cold Lake MD Campground, and more than $35,000 raised for local healthcare initiatives,” H4H said in a press release.

“From our dedicated volunteers to our hardworking committee members—Lynne Colaris, Kari Leiper, Ashley Brown, Jessica Jubinville, Eva Urlacher, Shirley Hordal, and Rob Brassard—this event was truly a labor of love.

One golden ring

There was one other special event to highlight, a Christmas engagement.

On Friday, Dec. 6, something magical happened.

Jay and Shaelynn had their first date walking through Sparkle last year.

“This year, they walked through again, but this time, Jay had a surprise planned—he proposed. Under the glow of the lights, surrounded by holiday magic, Shaelynn said yes.

“With a hidden cooler of Dom Perignon, glasses, a cozy blanket, and a special Sparkle ornament, Jay created a moment they’ll never forget.”

Sponsors

Hearts for Healthcare extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of this year’s Sparkle in the Park. From our dedicated volunteers to our hardworking committee members—Lynne Colaris, Kari Leiper, Ashley Brown, Jessica Jubinville, Eva Urlacher, Shirley Hordal, and Rob Brassard—this event was truly a labor of love.

The event would not have been possible without the generous support of over 80 participants and sponsors, including Brendan Roberts, Advisor – Sunlife; Lake City Insurance (2023) Ltd; CIBC Cold Lake; Seven Lakes Oilfield Services & SLS Metalworks & Fabricating; SolidEarth Geotechnical Inc; Coldwell Banker Lifestyle; FYIdoctors Cold Lake; First Onsite Restoration; Royal Lepage – Northern Lights Realty Ltd.; Cold Lake Outreach School; Elevation Health; Exquisite Eventures; KNOCS Industries; Art Smith Aviation Academy; DD Contracting and Construction; Cold Lake Community Church; Medley Dental Clinic; Secure; City of Cold Lake; Stepping Stones Crisis Society; Cenovus Energy; Doubly Dope; Cold Lake Brewing & Distilling Co.; Dove Centre Cold Lake; Pretty Little Links Permanent Jewelry; Western Financial Group; Cold Lake Dart Association; Lakeland Lacrosse Association; Lakeland Lightning Hockey Academy; Cold Lake Seniors’ Society; RE/MAX ON MAIN; Shelley Williamson Artistry; Charbern; Dragonfly Centre; Woosa Therapeutic Massage & Health Spa; Urlacher Construction Ltd; Benjamin Dyck CPA; Aeros Junior A Hockey Club; Lakeland Co-op; Black Gold Fishing Services; Cold Lake Agricultural Society & Operation Red Nose – Cold Lake; Five Star Trading Post; Cold Blooded HVAC-R; UN-NATO Veterans Canada; Precision Well Servicing; Rob and Kathy’s No Frills; Edward Jones; Awakened Aesthetics; Portage College; Site Resource Group; Cold Lake Junior High School; KRW Construction; Kids Time Out Play Program; Triple A Marketing; 9Lives Studio; Cold Lake Cruisers Car Club; Imperial Oil Cold Lake; The Casual Canoe Bourbon & Craft Kitchen; Lakeland Motorcycle Ride for Dad; CSN JD Collision & Collision Towing; BrokerLink; Furniture Galaxy and B Squared Construction; Cold Lake Chiropractic and Wellness Centre; Cold Lake Ford; Cold Lake Dental; Oasis Wellness; Jimco Electric; Kinosoo Ice Shack Rentals & Wicked Water Sport Rentals Inc.; Cooperators; Communications Cold Lake; Ardmore 4-H Beef Club; Lloyd Sadd Insurance; 86 Cancer; and SRT Turf Services.

Special Thanks to Our Major Supporters

This year’s event was made even brighter with support from the MD of Bonnyville, ATCO, Pevach Corp, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, R&B Moving Systems Cold Lake, Sobeys Cold Lake, Tim Hortons Cold Lake, Portage College, Exquisite Eventures, Imperial Oil Cold Lake, Maple Hub, Rob and Kathy’s No Frills, Joly’s Fine Cuisine, Cenovus Energy, Cold Lake Dental, Seven Lakes Oilfield Services, René’s Bobcat Services, KNOCS Industries, Charbern, Travis Roe, Art Real Estate Photography, Chevroke Developments, Urlacher Construction Ltd., Lakeland Connect, and WatchDog Security.