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Amburoha gets out on the road for her first run! She joined our team in Vancouver and we are happy to have her with us.
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Michelle Richardson, the Event Coordinator, carries the torch in a run around the park with her daughter Tallia. The ever-enthusiastic Hussein (pictured behind) came from Vancouver especially for this event.
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Yatkara is thrilled to be out on the road (and finally on the other side of the camera, as he usually plays the role of our #1 photographer!)
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Larry Plotnikoff, Manager of Leisure Services Department, offered his kind encouragement to the team.
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Felicity, of the Recreation Department of Merritt, came out to greet us and carry the torch with us into the ceremony.
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Vanessa from SHAW TV takes a moment to hold the torch and offer her good wishes and smiles for peace.
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Mayor Walter Gray offers the Proclamation of Friendship, a declaration celebrating 200 years of peace between the United States and Canada.