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Relief continues; gift cards for victims

Relief continues to roll in for Monday’s fire victims.

The Salvation Army will donate gift cards to victims starting as early as Friday afternoon.

They are from local businesses like Pharmasave, Safeway, and the Salvation Army itself.

SA Executive Director Rick Apperson says recovery is a slow process, and the community has really come together to help.

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“Not just people contacting us but just seeing all the other organizations in town and business like Boston Pizza (ticketed event on August 8th) and ICare. it’s just wonderful to see the community rally around like this,” he says.

Those who wish to donate to the Salvation Army are asked to call ahead of time at 250-847-1059

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