St. Eugene chips in for flood relief

Golf resort and casino donates to the Canadian Red Cross

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Representatives from St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino presented a cheque for $3,091.12 to the Canadian Red Cross on Thursday, July 25 in Cranbrook.

The donation will go towards Southern Alberta and East Kootenay flood relief efforts.

 

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