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Patriotism shines in Joussard
Mac Olsen
for South Peace News
Over 600 people attended Canada Day celebrations in Joussard July 1. Most of the people attending were adorned in the bright red of the Maple Leaf, courtesy of flags and tattoos given away. However, many attended with bright red Canada hats of their own which showed pride in their country. A fine time was had by young and old as activities ranged from a bicycle parade for children to horseshoes and cribbage for seniors. Children’s games, face-painting, cake, good food and a dunk tank were some of the other highlights during the day. Fireworks ended the celebrations at dusk.
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Young and old joined the Canada Day bicycle parade! Reeve Carnivaal, 10 months old, of Grande Prairie obviously had some help decorating his mode of transportation.
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O Canada! Yvonette Comeau has helped at Canada Day festivities in Joussard and other community events because she likes to help. She gave away flags to everyone attending.
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Brianna Cunningham, 6, of Joussard, was careful not to drop her precious cargo during the egg race. Many games were held for children.
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Lorie Dube helped the host Joussard Community Association, who organized Canada Day events. Above, she shows off her unique Canada Day hat.
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Joussard Councillor Guy L’Heureux gives the thumbs up to ball thrower R.J. Williscroft at the dunk tank.
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Yvonne Chaput, of Joussard, tosses her tied-together golf balls while playing bedpost golf, otherwise known as snakes.
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Myrna Bissell, left, paints the face of Bailee Beauchamp, 10, of Slave Lake while Harmony Cunningham, 10, of Joussard watches. Children had a choice of many different faces to receive courtesy of Bissell’s efforts.
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