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BY SAM THOMPSON GLOBAL NEWS ~ Posted April 16, 2020

James A. Richardson International Airport.
 James A. Richardson International Airport. Elisha Dacey/Global News

Winnipeg’s Richardson International Airport saluted the province’s front-line healthcare workers in a unique way Wednesday afternoon.

The airport held a water cannon salute — something it said is usually reserved to recognize heroes — to thank healthcare workers for their dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s a sign of respect, honour and gratitude,” the airport said in a tweet Wednesday afternoon.Winnipeg Airport✔@YWGairport

It’s a sign of respect, honour and gratitude. An airport tradition generally reserved for heroes.

That’s why #YWG couldn’t think of a better way to say thank you to our healthcare and frontline workers than with a water cannon salute.

Thank you.

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