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Canadian Country great Johnny Reid was joined onstage by Cranbrook drummers Isaac Plant (left) and Don Vandaelle, to help kick off Johnny’s show, celebrate his Scottish heritage and mark Leap Day, Monday, Feb. 29, at Western Financial Place. See more, Page 2.
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