
Could a mega marijuana production facility revive a small Okanagan town?
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Could a mega marijuana production facility revive a small Okanagan town?
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June 4, 2018
In the south Okanagan, groundwork is being laid to build what could become one of the largest pot production facilities in the country.
The venture is projected to bring hundreds of jobs to Okanagan Falls and help revitalize the community, but as Shelby Thom reports not everyone is high on the idea.
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