A real estate investment and development company in Kelowna stepped up to support the charities and organizations that helped wildfire evacuees.

Argus Properties, the operational arm for Hotal Eldorado and Manteo at Eldorado Resort, Four Points by Sheraton, and the Hampton Inn and Suites, agreed to donate 15 per cent of all room sales from Aug. 23 to Sept. 11 to local charities.

Argus properties director of hospitality Rudolf Heider said, 91裸聊视频淥vernight thousands of tourists had canceled reservations for their Okanagan vacations which just added to the devastating economic impact of the wildfires. We wanted to do something to help.91裸聊视频�

Cheques totalling more than $8,000 was distributed amongst Mamas for Mamas, the BC SPCA, the Central Okanagan Food Bank and the Wilson91裸聊视频檚 Landing Firefighters Association.

91裸聊视频淲e have been through difficult challenges before but it never ceases to amaze me and humble me to see how good, decent everyday people pitch in without being asked and make such a huge difference. We will continue to stand with our communities whatever comes our way,91裸聊视频� said Heider.

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