The Island of Lights may be officially over, but some of the displays are still going to be lit up this year on the same route on Island Park in Portage la Prairie. Councillor Brent Froese says the best thing is you can drive through free of charge, and enjoy some of what you've come to expect each year at this time.

He outlines some other events taking place next weekend that will help you gather some more of your Christmas gifts.

"We rely on PCRC quite a bit to provide community servicing. They are hosting a swapping mall next weekend at Laverendrye School. It's intended to provide budget gift items. So, retailers are showing up with gifts available for under $10.00. There's also a swapping exchange to this, where you can do a free exchange of items that you may want to swap with your neighbours."