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Six Nations police, firefighters and ambulance services were all on hand Friday on Chiefswood Road in front of the Iroquois Village Plaza stopping traffic, but not for tickets, instead they were giving out a bit of Christmas Cheer, handing out Tim’s Cards and promoting safety over the holidays. (Photos by Jim C. Powless)

Christmas Cheer

The Six Nations Ironmen celebrated a road win against the Halton Hills Coyotes on Saturday. Photo by Honee Anderson.

Ironmen edge host Coyotes in NPHL contest

First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders braved freezing temperatures to welcome back Indigenous artifacts released from the Vatican collection at Montreal’s airport Saturday (Supplied Photo)

Indigenous artifacts from the Vatican collection return to Canada

Chris Hrabec picked up his first win between the pipes for the Six Nations Ironmen on Sunday. Photo by Honee Anderson.

Anderson registers first NPHL hat trick

Six Nations’ new Tourism Information Centre

Former junior defenceman credited with first senior win with Ironmen as a goaltender

Six Nations Firefighters responded to a blaze at a house at 1621 Fifth Line

The Six Nations Ironmen (light jerseys) were downed by the host Stratford Irish on Saturday. Photo by Honee Anderson.

Ironmen defeated by host Stratford Irish

Leading a parade of floats, Santa Claus arrived at Six Nations Saturday and made his way through Ohsweken. (Photo by Jim C Powless)

Santa Claus rides through Six Nations

Wrangling the cow. The Six Nations Farmers’ Association had a room full of fun hands on displays at their annual Agricultural Day Friday, including how to wrangle cattle! See page 4 for more. (Photo by Jim C Powless)

Agricultural Day educates Six Nations about local food security

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