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LETTER: Christmas parades restored residents' faith

Contributed | Posted: Dec. 24, 2020, 11:02 a.m. | Updated: Dec. 24, 2020, 11:02 a.m. | 1 Min Read
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Living not far from the North River Fire Hall, over the years I have often heard their sirens heading out in response to alarms. On a recent Saturday evening, I was initially appalled at the consistency of the sirens, thinking that it must be a very serious situation indeed. As the sirens neared my immediate neighbourhood, I finally remembered the change in plans for this year’s Santa Claus parade, and was fortunate to be on my front steps as the parade passed.

What a lovely idea to have it brought to our neighbourhoods during this unsettling year. At 68, perhaps my faith in Santa is not as strong as it should be, but I would like to let those wonderful folks know that they certainly restored the faith of this senior citizen in the kindness and generosity of Prince Edward Islanders. It is also a testimony to our resilience to all those people responsible for these parades.

Thank you and an extra special Merry Christmas – and thank you to Santa too!


Merry Christmas.
Nora Campbell,
Cornwall

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