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Three Elks clubs came together last weekend to give the poor and homeless of Prince George a very special treat. Fresh fruit from the Okanagan.

Once it was safely lit, Troy Felix cupped his hands over the flame to keep it from burning out in the cool evening breeze. Pam Bruce smiled as Zach Sandahl, 11, came up to have his candle lit. Six-year-old Logan Devauld and his friend carried a sign to protest violence against women and children.

More than 1,000 people filled bleachers at the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre at UNBC Friday, to attend the grand opening of the 145,150 sq. foot facility.