Eager students gathered, waving the red, blue and white flag. Both Mayor Richard Ireland and MLA Robin Campbell spoke to the gathering and reiterated the strong French connections in the Jasper community.
“This truly is a community event,” said Ireland. “Our francophone community in Jasper is an engaged part and strength builder to our overall community, and that is why I am happy to be here to celebrate.”
Ireland told the students that the flag was an iconic symbol that represents home and so the ceremony was a perfect time to celebrate that Jasper is home to all members of the community.
With jovial ceremony, students from the 脡cole Desrochers marched the Franco-Albertan flag to the Jasper Legion flag pole where it was tied just below the Canadian flag. Those who had gathered sang O’ Canada as the flag was raised.
