The Castlegar Run 4 Refugees and International Festival was a big success raising more than $6000 to help refugees.
At least 70 runners and walkers participated in the five-kilometre race at Millennium Park on May 7. More than 200 people visited the festival participating in activities and purchasing treats from different cultures.
After spending several years as a freelance writer for the Castlegar News, Betsy joined the editorial staff as a reporter in March of 2015. In 2020, she moved into the editor's position.
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