Will the Marquis fade into history?

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Marquis at the 2016 Deep River muster. Photo by Kate Sheely

After 56 years the Marquis of Granby Junior Ancient Fyfe and Drum Corps, a cherished part of parades and celebrations for generations, may end. Falling recruitment and loss of adult volunteers have played a large part in board members considering dissolving the group.

See the Letter to the Editor, End of an Era and Kate Sheely’s article later on in this issue for the history of the group and memories of many of those involved over the decades.