Groundbreaking ceremony

Many Coast Guard members were in Tahsis for the event. Most came on the ship anchored off the dock by the post office.

The ceremony began with a song of blessing and the sweeping of the cedars to make the place safe for future workers and the people they may rescue.

A good crowd gathered under the tent to hear remarks from: Assistant Commissioner Roger Girouard, Chief Jerry Jack, Chief Mike Maquinna and Mayor Martin Davis who then turned the first shovels of dirt on the site.

The musicians ended with a whale song. The leader joked it reminded him of the times they were fighting fishing and oceans about Luna the whale. The women danced.

Refreshments were served. (Many thanks to Chuck St-Denis for his photos.)