news Gift of light for the Exhibition Grounds Page 6
COMMUNITY Giving back - a partnership with Japan and Canada Page 9
SPORTS
Princeton Rotary Charity Golf Tournament Page 11
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Volume 64 Issue 24
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
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TELUS investing $300,000 in Princeton TELUS expanding service to meet growing demand
Princeton, B.C. – TELUS is investing $300,000 in Princeton this year to enhance its wireless and wired broadband Internet coverage for area residents and businesses. “TELUS’ $300,000 investment means people and businesses right here in Princeton will have more access to the Internet and enhanced wireless services,” said Steve Jenkins, TELUS general manager for the Southern Interior. “The demand for advanced communications services is exploding in Princeton, and TELUS is committed to bringing the latest technology, both wired and wireless, to the community.” This significant investment is part of a $3 billion, three-year commitment to invest in B.C. made last year and builds upon the $29 billion TELUS has already invested in operations and technology throughout the province since 2000. By the end of this year TELUS will have invested $500,000 in new technology and infrastructure in Princeton since 2011. TELUS’ investment in communities extends past providing customers with world-class technology. As members of every community TELUS services, TELUS, our team members and retirees give where we live, supporting grassroots and community organizations across B.C. “At TELUS we truly see ourselves as members of each community where we operate across B.C., and we recognize our investment in local organizations is as important as our investment in technology and infrastructure,” continued Jenkins. “Our simple philosophy,
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Lisa Carleton/Spotlight Ambassador candidates shared their talents during the Princeton Youth Ambassador Talent Night and Apron Auction on Thursday, June 6 at the Riverside Centre. Photo: Layne Robillard, Weyerhaeuser Ambassador Candidate performs Dance of the Misty Mountains, to an appreciative crowd of family, friends and neighbours.
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