Lunenburg County-produced Christmas trees have been donated to help brighten the Christmas season at four Halifax-area community organizations. During a ceremony this morning at Province House, four trees were provided, one each for Lieutenant-Governor J.J. Grant, Premier Stephen McNeil, Natural Resources Minister Zach Churchill and Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell. The Lieutenant-Governor in turn donated his Balsam Fir tree to Camp Hill Veterans Hospital. The Premier gave his Christmas tree to the Home of the Guardian Angel-Chebucto Family Centre. Minister Churchill handed over his tree to the Metro Turning Point Centre for homeless men and Minister Colwell donated his tree to Margaret's House in Dartmouth, which provides meals to underprivileged adults. Natural Resources Minister Zach Churchill says he's a strong supporter of Lunenburg County Christmas tree growers and the industry.
The Lunenburg County Christmas Tree industry generates about 30-million dollars for the province's economy each year.
