The Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital's parking lot was lit up with lights and sirens on Wednesday afternoon (Apr.1).

Having seen posts online of other communities across Canada holding mini-parades for health care workers, heads of the local first responders decided to do the same.

"We definitely know we have a hard working group of devoted people here in Fort Saskatchewan that are working 24-hours a day at our hospital and we definitely wanted to make sure we showed our love on behalf of the first responders to them," said Fort Saskatchewan Fire Department chief Shawn McKerry.

At least 15 vehicles from RCMP, municipal enforcement, the fire department and ambulance services drove past the building with their lights on and sirens wailing.

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Despite the temperature being around -13 C, many of the staff came out to watch and cheer.

"I was very happy to see so many of them come out and join us in the cold," McKerry added. "It felt so much more meaningful seeing that the staff are outside to take part in it."

McKerry mentioned while it is important to give thanks to the health care professionals who are working hard and doing a great job, people who work in places like grocery stores, gas stations and hardware stores also deserve some recognition, as they are keeping the community running during these difficult times.