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Lookie-loos welcome at new downtown Salmon Arm business

Rachel Spanier opened her new business, Rikki Lou Who’s Gift Emporium at the corner of Alexander Street and Lakeshore Drive on May 11. Space at the rear of the store is dedicated to her other business, Head Gamez Hair & Company. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

Rachel Spanier combines gift emporium and Head Gamez salon at one location

by Lachlan Labere
updated 2h ago
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