Good turnout for Family Day event in Coombs

Adana Backe guards her hotdog from Bella during the 11th Annual Coombs Family Day Celebration at the Coombs Fairgrounds on Feb. 20. (Kevin Forsyth photo)Adana Backe guards her hotdog from Bella during the 11th Annual Coombs Family Day Celebration at the Coombs Fairgrounds on Feb. 20. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Ava Rose Jessop meets a friendly pony during the 11th Annual Coombs Family Day Celebration on Feb. 20.Ava Rose Jessop meets a friendly pony during the 11th Annual Coombs Family Day Celebration on Feb. 20.
Hunter Bacon enjoys the chance to sit in the driver’s seat of an Oceanside RCMP cruiser.Hunter Bacon enjoys the chance to sit in the driver’s seat of an Oceanside RCMP cruiser.
Martha Holmes, with the Thursday Bradley Spinners, demonstrates her craft.Martha Holmes, with the Thursday Bradley Spinners, demonstrates her craft.
(Kevin Forsyth photo)(Kevin Forsyth photo)
Madisen Miller gives a cow a friendly pet.Madisen Miller gives a cow a friendly pet.
Levi Ackles got behind the wheel of a Coombs-Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department truck during the 11th Annual Coombs Family Day Celebration at the Coombs Fairgrounds on Feb. 20. (Kevin Forsyth photo)Levi Ackles got behind the wheel of a Coombs-Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department truck during the 11th Annual Coombs Family Day Celebration at the Coombs Fairgrounds on Feb. 20. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Cloudy skies and a bit of rain did not keep the crowds away from 11th Annual Coombs Family Day Celebration at the Coombs Fairgrounds on Feb. 20.

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