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Williams Lake Stampede Princess Matina Durfeld (left) and Williams Lake Stampede Queen Michelle Ball sell 50/50 tickets.

Nov. 6, 2014 11:00 a.m.
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Williams Lake Stampede Princess Matina Durfeld (left) and Williams Lake Stampede Queen Michelle Ball sell 50/50 tickets during the Williams Lake Stampeders’ game last Saturday.

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