An art auction put on by Kelownasa国际传媒檚 Gospel Mission (KGM) was a great success.

The first annual event took place at Grizzli Winery in West Kelowna on Jan. 27 and in total raised $150,000 to support services at KGM.

More than 180 people attended and more than 30 original paintings were auctioned off.

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Because of the eventsa国际传媒檚 success, the second annual event has already been scheduled for 2025.

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