Steelworkers donate to food bank

The United Steelworkers made a generous donation to the local food bank.

Troy Cook

Troy Cook

The United Steelworkers of America Local 9346 presented Carol Walmsley and Edie Holland of the Sparwood Food Bank a cheque for $1500.

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