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Brave Mission residents take the icy plunge

Annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear swim sees 25 people dive into the chilly water
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Bob Friesen Photos

About 75 people showed up for this year’s New Years Day Polar Bear swim at Stave Lake.

While 25 brave and hardy souls stripped down in the near zero temperature and took on the icy water, the other 50 onlookers shouted encouragement, held blankets, and took photos.

After the swim, there was a blazing fire to warm up around, and hot dogs and fixings for lunch.

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