A fire last weekend at his north Edmonton home claimed two of his prized bagpipes and many token reminders of his roots in Nova Scotia. The house was kind of a bittersweet accomplishment after leaving home in Nova Scotia to find work out west, says his aunt Corrinne MacDonald-Kalakalo. Bagpipes and Nova Scotia keepsakesThe 33-year old joined the Cape Breton Highlanders as a cadet back in Nova Scotia where he developed his passion for the bagpipes. When he moved to Edmonton for work, he volunteered with the RCMP Pipes and Drums band eventually assuming the role of Pipe Major. His family helped raise nearly $8,000 as of Saturday to help his recovery, with even an RCMP Pipes and Drums band from Montreal donating to the cause.

Source: CBC News June 07, 2020 09:00 UTC