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Grade 4 and 5 students from Blewett Elem. pose with the Man in Motion during sturgeon release event Monday at Keenleyside Dam.
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Rick Hansen on hand for local sturgeon release CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
The man in motion himself, Rick Hansen, was in Castlegar on Monday for the West Kootenay Juvenile Sturgeon Release at Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam. “It’s been phenomenal, coming back to Castlegar 25 years later and seeing the incredible enthusiasm and response,” said Hansen. “I was able to meet people that were there 25 years
ago and hear their stories about when they ran with me or how they were inspired. I also got to hear what people have been doing over the last 25 years and meet young people who weren’t there 25 years ago and see their enthusiasm and also to be part of this incredible release of juvenile sturgeon right at the banks of the Columbia.” Hansen, along with several busloads of school children, released young stur-
Reporter Lindsay with Rick Hansen Monday.
geon into the Columbia River as part of a program designed to help save the endangered species. “Each one of the kids that is here is making a difference by being connected with the sturgeon
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and releasing them,” he said. “They’ll be able to follow their story and their journey and learn that we need to think about what we can do to create a healthy and inclusive world.” Before releasing
the sturgeon, Hansen addressed the large crowd and talked about the importance of preserving the endangered fish. “It was great to be able to thank the people that make this possible,” he said. “Events like these don’t just happen, it takes a tremendous amount of partnership and takes a community.” Hansen took the time to take pictures and chat with most of the children as well as many adults at the
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