A community group that organized a wildfire responders appreciation event in April has handed a $10,000 cheque to the West Kelowna Professional Firefighters Society.
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The event was held April 27 and packed Memorial Park in West Kelowna, featuring a Walk of Heroes honouring wildfire responders.
It welcomed firefighters from multiple communities, the BC Wildfire Service, RCMP, BC Ambulance paramedics and search and rescue volunteers.
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with Local 4457 Professional Firefighters Charitable Society.
He added the donation was a wonderful surprise.
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