Sicamous Mayor Darrel Trouton hands over a box of items to Fire Chief Brett Ogino for the annual volunteer fire department toy and food drive, held Sunday afternoon. Sicamous, Malakwa and Swansea Point volunteer fire departments participated in the event, collecting items from residents for the Eagle Valley Christmas Hamper and Gift campaign. See page seven for other festive opportunities to donate, including the Lions Club Food Bingo Thursday, Dec. 6, and the CP Holiday Train, to arrive Saturday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m.