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Casino donation ignites fireworks display

Casino donation ignites fireworks display | iNFOnews.ca
Vernon Mayor Rob Sawatzky and deputy fire chief Lawrie Skolrood (centre) receive a donation from Clay Riley and Anita Whitby of Lake City Casino. Fireworks chairperson Terry Schmauder (left) says Vernon can look forward to a spectacular show July 1. Charlotte Helston

VERNON — The City of Vernon has hit the jackpot.

Lake City Casino presented a $5,424 cheque to the city Monday towards fireworks for this year's Canada Day celebration.

Vernon Mayor Rob Sawatzky said the occasion is a great local event supported through partners like Lake City Casino, the Department of Canadian Heritage, numerous other businesses volunteers and in-kind donations.

"It's a great way to celebrate our community and being Canadian," Sawatzky said.

Event chair Terry Schmauder says Lake City's donation will allow coordinators to put on a very impressive light show.

"I am very excited about this year's show as we are presenting a spectacular choreographed display once again thanks to additional funding received from our corporate sponsor Lake City Casino," Schmauder said.

Fireworks will dazzle the sky July 1 starting at 10:30 p.m. Onlookers can gather at the DND grounds via Mission Rd.

To contact the reporter for this story, email Charlotte Helston at chelston@infotelnews.ca or call (250)309-5230.

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Charlotte Helston

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Charlotte Helston grew up in Armstrong and after four years studying writing at the University of Victoria, she came back to do what she loves most: Connect with the community and bringing its stories to life.

Covering Vernon for iNFOnews.ca has reinforced her belief in community. The people and the stories she encounters every day—at the courthouse, City Hall or on the street—show the big tales in a small town.

If you have an opinion to share or a story you'd like covered, contact Charlotte at Charlotte Helston or call 250-309-5230.

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