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Cañon City Area Fire Protection District Battalion Chief retiring after 44 years

After more than four decades of service, the Battalion Chief for the Cañon City Area Fire Protection District is retiring.

By: James Gavato

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CAÑON CITY — After more than four decades of service, the Battalion Chief for the Cañon City Area Fire Protection District is retiring.

Battalion Chief Joel Foster has been serving the community for 44 years. Officials with the district say his experience and leadership will be missed, but they hope he enjoys his well earned retirement.

News5 would like to say thank you to Battalion Chief Foster for his service to southern Colorado!

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Pueblo community honors 13-year-old Joeylin McDonald with lantern ceremony

Family and friends gathered at the Riverwalk in Pueblo to celebrate the life of 13-year-old Joeylin McDonald, who passed away last week in a tragic accident at a youth program.

Pueblo community honors 13-year-old Joeylin McDonald with lantern ceremony

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Cañon City Area Fire Protection District Battalion Chief retiring after 44 years

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