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Every July 1, hundreds of people flock to the small Manitoba town of Emerson. By noon, the town’s Main Street is decked out in red and white decor as a parade of maple-leaf-adorned vehicles honk their horns and toss candy to children
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Every July 1, hundreds of people flock to the small Manitoba town of Emerson. By noon, the town’s Main Street is decked out in red and white decor as a parade of maple-leaf-adorned vehicles honk their horns and toss candy to children
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