White Cane chapter receives Community Spirit certificate

Mayor Kerry Cook presented the Canadian Council of the Blind White Cane Chapter of Williams Lake with a Community Spirit Certificate.

Apr. 5, 2012 8:00 a.m.
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Mayor Kerry Cook (left) presented the Canadian Council of the Blind White Cane Chapter of Williams Lake with a Community Spirit Certificate on April 3.

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