Monday, February 28, 2011

Atikokan Visitors Arrive


Sixteen students and two teachers from Ahousat First Nation, British Columbia, are now in Atikokan.

Their arrival Sunday is part of an student exchange with Atikokan High School.

Atikokan Teacher Peter Burton says plenty of activities have been lined up for their visitors.

"For them they're pretty excited to have the opportunity to get into some winter activities," says Burton. "We're going to have some cross country skiing, snow shoeing, downhill skiing and curling. One premier day is going to be on Tuesday. We're going to head north of town and we're going to have a full day of dog sledding and ice fishing."

A community event at the Atikokan Legion is also planned for Wednesday.