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Alleged herbicide use sparks interest of local resident

Lawn Doctor states they obey bylaws, Mow and Snow to demonstrate enviro-friendly weed solution.
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At approximately 9:30 a.m. this morning, a Fernie resident took to social media, saying that they spotted a Lawn Doctor truck spraying herbicides at the Miners Village near the Stanford Hotel in Fernie.

“If you see this truck they are spraying all over town,” read the post. “No notices. These guys (are) contracted by mow and snow. Breaking the law.”

According to the social media post, the resident approached the Lawn Doctor truck, inquiring as to what they were spraying.

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Phil McLachlan

About the Author: Phil McLachlan

Phil McLachlan is the editor at the Penticton Western News. He served as the reporter, and eventually editor of The Free Press newspaper in Fernie.
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