Gordon Heppell running for Duncan city council

Gordon Heppell running for Duncan city council

Time to get the boots on the ground and get to work, the holiday is over.

Local businessman and ower of the Big Scoop in downtown Duncan, Gordon Heppell, is running for city of Duncan council.

Time to get the boots on the ground and get to work, the holiday is over.

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