Grand Cariboo Opry rbigs in the bucks

Grand Cariboo Opry rbigs in the bucks

Bringing the house down

Barney Bentall and the Grand Cariboo Opry a big hit in Sooke

Barney Bentall and the  Grand Cariboo Opry came to town and had the audience  clapping and tapping to the music. The event was a fundraiser  for the Sooke Food Bank, with $11,223.38 raised through sponsors and ticket sales. The event was brought to Sooke by Mel Dobres and the Sooke Harbour Players. Job well done Sooke!

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