CKDR Files
Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Red Lake have made the decision to postpone Canada Day fireworks.
In a release, the municipality says “it is important that we reflect, mourn, and support our Indigenous friends, neighbours, and communities”.
The release goes on to say: “we ask that as a community we take this July 1st as an opportunity to reflect on how we can continue to build our community, and a better Canada”.
The City of Kenora has also announced postponing of their fireworks.
The City of Dryden did not have plans to have fireworks this year.
The full release from Red Lake can be read below.
Red Lake Postponing Fireworks Statement/Municipality of Red Lake
