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"We planted this tree 40 years ago, and we decorated it every year for Christmas until it got too tall. We're very pleased and honoured that it's this year's Tree for Boston, in thanks for their help after the Halifax Explosion,” said landowner Bette Gourley, who donated the 13.7-metre white spruce.
“My husband was very community minded, and our two sons and I try to carry on that spirit in our lives. We sincerely hope the people of Boston enjoy this tree as much as we have over the years."The tree-cutting ceremony will take place on Nov. 15 at 10:30 a.m. on the Gourley family's property at 680 Hwy 2, Stewiacke. Members of the community are welcome attend the event, where local Mi'kmaw Elder Joe Michael will perform a smudging ceremony and gift offering before the tree is cut.
"Sending a tree to Boston is a deeply rooted tradition in Nova Scotia," said Tory Rushton, Minister of ."We will be forever grateful for the aid Boston provided after the Halifax Explosion. And what better time of year to show that gratitude than around the holidays.
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