Flag Of Newfoundland

Town raises francophone flag

On Monday morning, the town hall was filled with those excited for the launch of the Francophone Newfoundland and Labrador flag. Attendees included students from Peacock Primary School and École Boréale, parents, supporters, helpers from Katimavik, and, most notably, Peter Penashue in his first function as a Member of Parliament and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs.

 Katimavik’s Valerie Brassard served as announcer, speaking to those in attendance of the ceremony. Town Mayor Leo Abbass, Peter Penashue and Guylaine Joncas all addressed the crowd. School students sang the national anthem and the ode to Labrador, the first musical presentation ever to take place in the chambers at the town hall.

 This was the same day that the French flag of Newfoundland and Labrador was raised across the province, in communities such as St. John’s, Corner Brook, L’Anse aux Canard and Labrador City. However, in those communities, the French flag has been raised annually while this is the first time for Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

 M.P. Peter Penashue said, “It’s good to see the Francophone community included and to hear kids speaking French. I am very honoured to represent Canada at this time.”

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