Christmas tree in place at Winnipeg's city hall

A big, beautiful Colorado blue spruce is standing in front of Winnipeg's city hall, ready to be decorated with lights for the holidays.

• Winnipeg city hall's Christmas tree coming from home in The Maples

Crews moved the 12-metre-tall treethere on Sunday morning from its home, a yard in The Maples, where it stood for 45 years.

Ron Gerth donated the tree, which he said grew too big for his yard on Doubleday Drive.

"I'm glad I could donate it so it could be put to good use and many people can enjoy it throughout the holiday season," he said.

The ceremonial lighting for the tree is expected to take place in December, at a date yet to be announced.