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PHOTOS: Ponoka Legion marks Decoration Day

The Ponoka Legion observed Decoration Day on Sept. 16, placing Canadian flags on headstones of service members. A history of Decoration Day was given, explaining it was how veterans were recognized before World War I. In attendance were legion members, Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Jennifer Johnson, Mayor Kevin Ferguson, county Coun. Bryce Liddle, and Ron Labrie and his Broncs World Tour students.
Emily Jaycox
Emily Jaycox

The Ponoka Legion observed Decoration Day on Sept. 16, placing Canadian flags on headstones of service members. A history of Decoration Day was given, explaining it was how veterans were recognized before World War I. In attendance were legion members, Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Jennifer Johnson, Mayor Kevin Ferguson, county Coun. Bryce Liddle, and Ron Labrie and his Broncs World Tour students.

Emily Jaycox

About the Author: Emily Jaycox

I’m Emily Jaycox, the editor of Ponoka News and the Bashaw Star. I’ve lived in Ponoka since 2015 and have over seven years of experience working as a journalist in central Alberta communities.
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