Lambton to consult on shelter location
Helping hand
December 21, 2022
Sometimes a performance doesn’t go to plan, as this little one in the Intro to Synchro group took a small tumble, but her instructor, Bobbi-Jacklyn MacDonald, is quick to give her a hand to get back on her blades and continue with the program as if nothing happened. The Alvinston Ice Angels Synchro Gala was held on Sunday afternoon at the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Centre Complex. There were seven teams from the Alvinston Ice Angels program, including one adult team showcasing their skills during the gala.
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