Despite citizenship ceremonies moving online, Oliver RCMP worked to provide a special in-person moment for Anke Galardo.

Galardo became a Canadian citizen during Citizenship Week and Sgt. Don Wrigglesworth, Oliver RCMP Detachment Commander, put on his red serge to celebrate and take a photo with her.

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The day was the culmination of Galardosa国际传媒檚 journey to becoming a Canadian. One of the memories she shared of her journey was when she and her mother watched a Citizenship Ceremony in Penticton.

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Due to COVID-19, all citizenship ceremonies are now held online, making the in-person celebration with Sgt. Wrigglesworth is a special one.

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The RCMP congratulated Galardo on her citizenship and thanked Wrigglesworth for celebrating the pride of being a Canadian.