

Volunteers braved a blustery morning to clean up Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, Kenwood Park and surrounding streets.

Volunteers braved a blustery morning to clean up Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, Kenwood Park and surrounding streets. Their haul: aluminum cans, plastic bags, underwear, a dragon sculpture and a computer printer. (Images: Courtney Cushing Kiernat)
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