Former High River mayor honoured for flood response

Posted Feb 17, 2015 10:05 pm.

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High River’s former mayor, Emile Blokland, is being honoured by the Federal Government for how he handled the 2013 flood.

He’s one of 50 Canadians getting special recognition this year, coinciding with the Canadian Flag’s 50th anniversary.

Blokland will receive a Peace Tower Flag for showing “unwavering commitment and courage in the face of incredible adversity,” Macleod MP John Barlow said in an online post.

Blokland will be presented with the flag during a ceremony in March.

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