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Happy Canada Day

By Trevor Stenson

I let my wonderful 4-year-old son stay up late to watch the Canada Day fireworks after getting him to nap from 6 to 9 p.m. It was a night we will never forget. The fellow Edmontonians were, of course, friendly and well-behaved. We could see the beautiful river valley, my son's daycare and my workplace all from the vantage point on the promenade atop the valley on the north side of the river valley near the 124 Street/High Street district. "Wow, wow, wow . . . Daddy it's cool"! are they key phrases from my son's first fireworks exhibition. It made me glad my son is growing up in such a great community and proud as an Edmontonian, Albertan, and Canadian.

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Yes, I see the grammar mistake/typo in the story. All apologies. But still It was a fantastic Edmonton evening! -Trevor Stenson
24-Jul-09 by Trevor Stenson

Aw! So cute, glad you guys had fun. xx
26-Jul-09 by Angille

What a lucky boy getting to stay up for the fireworks!! You are an awesome dad trev ;)
24-Jul-09 by KElsey

Wow, I love seeing the Fireworks....cool
05-Aug-09 by Daryl

Lovely story, lovely video! I love the river valley promenade, too!
05-Aug-09 by Wendy

Such a cute video!
05-Aug-09 by Jen Winter

now my votes went in YEEAH GO Howie-VOTE STENSONI
09-Aug-09 by russman

Go Wings! And yes, how could I not vote for Howie!
14-Aug-09 by Paul

Very cute!
01-Sep-09 by Patti

Thanks for sharing your wonderful story.
23-Aug-09 by Uncle Grampa

I like the story Trevor. (Fellow Zenit member ;) )
01-Sep-09 by Todd Hurley

Showing my support again ;)
02-Sep-09 by Todd Hurley(Garik Malec)

very cute.. xo, cher
02-Sep-09 by cher elvira

This is a very cute!
04-Sep-09 by Bob Confrancisco

more support.very cute!!!
07-Sep-09 by cher elvira

WoW!!!
08-Sep-09 by Allan Mayor

Howie's got my vote! Cool!
08-Sep-09 by Kathleen

Cool, eh
06-Sep-09 by Bill

Hi there Well I have been voting but you know me and computers...... wasn't smart enough to get the comment in. I LOVE THE PICTURES AND VIDEO.
15-Sep-09 by Grandma Linda

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