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North Okanagan Lions Clubs raise funds for new argon laser
November 30, 2017 - 4:34 PM

The Armstrong Lions Club set its sights high when its members committed to raising more than $100,000 to fund a new Argon Laser for the Lions Vision Centre in Armstrong.

“We realized it was a huge job and we maybe should have some help,” said Sandy McMurray Lions Club Zone Chair, speaking to local community groups at the Lions Vision Centre yesterday.
Weekly volunteer highlights for July 29 to Aug. 5
July 29, 2016 - 3:51 PM

Weekly Volunteer Highlights for July 29 to Aug. 5, 2016:
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North Okanagan Lions Clubs raise funds for new argon laser