Bonnyville RCMP celebrate 150 years at Little Leap Park

Jazmin Tremblay Aug 1, 2023 6:00 PM
A community celebration was held at Little Leap Park on Friday afternoon to mark 150 years since the formation of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).▲
150th celebration of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at Little Leap Park Bonnyville. July 28, 2023.▲
Bonnyville RCMP members guide bikers through a bike rodeo course. July 28, 2023.▲
Bonnyville RCMP members guide bikers through a bike rodeo course. July 28, 2023.▲
Retired service dog Odie enjoys pets from Emma Rondeau at the 150th celebration of the RCMP.▲
Each game that youth participated in game them a greater chance to win prizes at the 150th celebration of the RCMP.▲
Cpl. Luke Heaver attended the 150th celebration in full Mountie serge with RCMP horse Chester.▲
From left to right: Const. Harinder Toor, BVS member Connie Chileen, BVS member Audrey Campbell, RCMP Safety Bear, Const. Jalal Azguagh, BVS program manager Debbie Winstone, Cpl. Luke Heaver, Sgt. Doug MacFarland, and Const. Matt Oderkirk.▲
A community party was held at Little Leap Park on Friday afternoon to mark 150 years since the formation of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).▲

BONNYVILLE - A 150th anniversary celebration was held for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) at Little Leap Park in Bonnyville on Friday afternoon.

The community event was put on by Bonnyville Victim Services and included games and prizes, a bicycle rodeo, a doughnut eating contest and a free community barbecue cooked up by Bonnyville firefighters.

Special appearances were made by the RCMP Safety Bear, RCMP horse Chester, victim services dog Romeo and retired service dog Odie.

Several Bonnyville RCMP members were also on hand to play games and answer questions at an RCMP recruitment booth.

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