Devoted gather

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The Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage began July 25 with the blessing of the lake. Amid children playing in the healing waters, the devoted followed the cross hip-deep into the lake or took up positions nearby to pray in small groups. A service hosted by the communities of Gift Lake, Whitefish Lake and Atikameg held in the shrine before the blessing was well attended. Alberta MLA Pearl Calahasen was on hand to do a Bible reading.