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THUNDER BAY -- For the last eight years, the Toy Mountain at Cranton Wellness Centre has grown a little higher.

Every day, for 12 days, tbnewswatch.com will be taking a look back at the news stories that had our attention throughout 2012. Here are some of the top stories published in April.

THUNDER BAY -- A city police officer was injured during an incident with two intoxicated men early Friday morning. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service say the incident took place just after 2:30 a.m.

THUNDER BAY -- People living in a shelter or transitional housing like the John Howard Society don’t have access to a kitchen. “You live in very deep poverty.

THUNDER BAY -- Laura Hardie thinks she’s on her way to knowing the true meaning of Christmas. The Grade 5 student from St. Elizabeth School joined her class Thursday morning at Westfort Foods to buy groceries to be delivered to Shelter House.

THUNDER BAY -- Freezing rain and snow during this morning's commute was likely a factor in a couple of crashes that could have had serious consequences.

THUNDER BAY -- Wynona Fullum has received a $10,000 Christmas gift. Fullum found out on Thursday she was the winner of the 13th annual Intercity Shopping Centre Ultimate 50-50 draw. She has purchased a ticket for years, but never won anything.

THUNDER BAY -- The city's flood in May has made Environment Canada's list of the top weather stories of the year. Hundreds of people were impacted by the record rainfall of May 28th that led to extensive flooding.

THUNDER BAY -- The future of the Thunder Bay Generating Station will be on the agenda at a high profile meeting to be held in Thunder Bay next month.

The City of Thunder Bay has released details of its holiday events scheduled for Prince Arhtur's Landing. Information about park hours and some of the special events can be found below in the city-issued media release.