Safety rules in place for annual grad picture on courthouse steps

A Vernon graduation tradition will continue, with some changes to accomodate COVID-19 safety guidelines.

As part of 2020 graduation activities, the Vernon Secondary School grads will have their picture taken on the courthouse steps this Thursday (June 18) from 1:45 to 3 p.m.

Normally the whole grad class is pictured on the steps, but due to the physical distancing guidelines, organizers say the photographers will need to take nine shots of 16 grads at a time.

As a result, the RCMP say there will be be traffic disruption in that area of 27th Street during that time.