Darlene Kalawsky is dedicated to making her community a better place to live. Included in her many contributions are her involvement in projects for the Castlegar & District Public Library and initiatives of the Castlegar Arts Council. She is chair of the Communities in Bloom program and serves on the board of governors of Selkirk College.
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