Water play at B&G street party

RCMP Constable Colby Hendrickson (right) ducks for cover as kids playing at the Boys and Girls Club Street Party.

Aug. 21, 2013 8:00 a.m.
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RCMP Constable Colby Hendrickson (right) ducks for cover as kids playing at the Boys and Girls Club Street Party on Tuesday, Aug. 13 toss water balloons in the water fight with RCMP constables and staff.

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