It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Strathmore Value Drug Mart. They are getting into the rush of the Christmas season and store manager Stacie Morck is making sure that Strathmore residents will have everything available to them this Christmas season.  

“It is very busy in the store. We're still getting items arriving daily. We just had another toy order come in yesterday so there's absolutely no shortage of toys,” Morck explained with excitement. “Our staff here is just pumped up. We're giving out candy canes and making sure everybody has a smile on their face. It's just nice to see everyone out.” 

Morck continued on to say that she can already sense some change in the air this Christmas as opposed to last Christmas.  

“Honestly, people are coming out more, they're more excited about Christmas and they're bringing their families in. We didn't have that last year, we were more limited to getting things out, getting what we could get in. This year, it seems like we are coming back stronger than ever. There is a really positive vibe among everyone.  

Big changes over the year include selling one of their off-location properties. Morck said that this decision has allowed her team to grow even closer.  

“We're all in one store now and it just seems that positivity level and the engagement with our customers has increased. They are coming in and asking our staff to help them find something special for a loved one. We love helping to do that, and it connects us to their Christmas a bit. If we don’t have something, we will try our best to order it and get it in for them before Christmas.” 

In 2022, Morck is looking forward to a little vacation getaway but also kicking off the new year right with a contest.  

"We do have a competition that's going to be happening in January. We are going to be doing a sled competition. We want to find the oldest sled, we want to find the ugliest sled, and we want to see the one sled that's been trashed the most. By sending in a picture of your sled, we're going to give the top three in each category prizes, and they are pretty good prizes.” 

Morck explained that there is so much to love about the Christmas season in Strathmore.  

“The Christmas spirit and just seeing all the decorations. I know it's nice to walk around and see how people have decorated. The lights are up and that vibe is amazing. Honestly, going out and seeing the lights at the Stampede grounds there. I mean it's beautiful.”