Big crowds take in Petrolia’s Canada Day finale
Petrolian honoured by the Governor General
February 22, 2018
Petrolia’s Terry May was given a rare honour. Canada’s Gov. General, the Rt. Honourable Julie Payette, presented the former Oil Springs firefighter with a Medal of Bravery – one of seven civilians in the country to receive the award at Tuesday’s ceremony in Toronto. On April 6, 2016, May went into his neighbour’s burning home and found her lying on the floor. He went in and dragged her to the back door where others helped him get out of the building. The medal recognizes those who act to save another without thinking of their own safety.
MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall © OSGG Photo
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Heather Wright/The Independent Young and old came together for the finale of Petrolia’s Canada Day celebration. The fields at Greenwood Park were filled with people on blankets and on lawn chairs taking in the music, including Ultrasonik, and watching the fireworks display.
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