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Dr. Hans Peterson - Founder of SDWT

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Dr. Hans Peterson - Founder of SDWT

After three months without water, the taps are running again in Big Grassy River First Nation

September 15, 2020

After three months without water, the taps are running again in Big Grassy River First Nation

Nicole Hancock

September 15, 2020

After three months without water, the taps are running again in Big Grassy River First Nation

Nicole Hancock

September 15, 2020

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