A unique initiative to help Edmonton’s vulnerable population is underway at the Edmonton Christmas Market at Fort Edmonton Park.
Sam Malmberg, a professional Lego artist from Edmonton and former contestant on Lego Masters, is there working on a collaborative build for a good cause.
“We’re asking folks to donate a pair of new warm socks, and then build their own contribution to our larger Christmas village build,” Malmberg told CTV News Edmonton on Wednesday.
“It’s something that we build together as a community, and it focuses on keeping people warm,” he added.
The socks collected through the initiative will be donated to the Bissell Centre. According to Malmberg, socks and underwear are the items the Bissell Centre has the hardest time keeping in stock during winter months.
“This build is going to get a lot bigger over the next couple …