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Local groups, businesses and individuals give to their community
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The Buoyant Buddies of Vernon take time out from Dragon Boat racing at Kal Lake, to receive a cheque for $1,000 to go towards their fundraising for breast cancer, from Donna Lester, Eagles LA member. (Photo Submitted)

Local groups, businesses and individuals give to their community

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Jim Sayers and Lynda Brozer with the Fraternal Order of Eagles present a check for $2,000 to Eva Cassidy of the BCKidney Foundation. (Photo Submitted)
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Pam Taylor, owner of Pink Spotted Goat, presents Kaitlynn Fortin with a new TV while Kelly Fehr, co-executive director of the John Howard Society, benefits from the donations raised from the prize draw which was a fundraiser. The second annual fundraiser raised money by selling tiny houses with proceeds going towards the society’s housing programs. (Photo Submitted)
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Nicole Amies (second from left) and Ashlea Mackintosh, with Baron Insurance, donate a tent to Megan Holman, Brad Swanson and Nixon and Mason Swanson, with the Society for the Protection of Kalamalka Lake. The tent will be put to use at events, cleanups, and various festivals promoting water education. (Photo Submitted)