Lights of Christmas

A new set of lights adorns the Christmas tree in downtown Abbotsford at the corner of Essendene and West Railway.

Seven-year-old Kurtis Riopelle admires the Christmas tree in historic downtown Abbotsford

Seven-year-old Kurtis Riopelle admires the Christmas tree in historic downtown Abbotsford

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