Morinville Canada Day in photos … and Legal

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Peyton Turner takes a swing at the ring-the-bell game Monday afternoon. The popular carnival game was one of many attractions for children at the Canada Day Celebrations in St. Jean Baptiste Park.

The Morinville Historical and Cultural Society hosted their annual Canada Day in the Park event Monday afternoon, an event that filled St. Jean Baptiste Park with families out to celebrate Canada’s 146th birthday. – Photos By Stephen Dafoe and Lucy Roy

Once again volunteers worked through the night to place roughly 3,200 Canadian flags on Morinville lawns.

Councillor David Pattison, Deputy Mayor Lisa Holmes, and Councillor Sheldon Fingler share duties cutting the Canada Day cake.

Avra Ratcliffe sits patiently while a tiger is painted on her face.

Daley McPherson enjoys some cool watermelon on a hot summer’s day.

Joe Gosselin puts his patriotism on one leg at a time.

Organizer Murray knight in his traditional Canada Day garb.

Nathalie Rea performs a Beatle’s tune on violin.

Travis and Kevin Loseth enjoy a game of Frisbee in the park.

Jackie Luker listens to Murray Knight’s opening remarks.

The choir sings O Canada

Soem children watch the Canadian flag being raised.

A trio of ravens listen to the music of the Cardiff Hall Band.

For the first time since it’s rebirth, Morinville’s Canada Day celebrations ended with a display of fireworks.

Chloe Tremblay could not decide between the choice of two cakes at the family Canada Day Barbecue and Silent Auction held at the Gazebo in Legal Monday. Hosted by the Legal’s Pink Trail, the event included more than 70 items up for bid in the silent auction, children’s entertainment, balloons, beef on a bun, hot dogs, cake and treats. More than 150 people showed up for the event. Proceeds from the barbecue and silent auction to the Wild Pink Yonder towards raising Breast Cancer Awareness. – Lucie Roy Photo