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A competition being waged by local businesses recently took a turn for the worse after two local real estate companies added some culturally insensitive contributions to the mix.
The competition started when local radio station 89.5 The Lake challenged area businesses to put up signs jokingly slamming their competitors as a way to promote positive community engagement and a way to put smiles on peoples’ faces during the pandemic.
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Wednesday afternoon, Royal LePage Landry’s for Real Estate Kenora waded into murky territory, posting their sign on Facebook that read “A century ago the Royal’s [sic] triumphed all over cabin country and settled in the northwest to call Kenora both home & cottage.” Shortly after, Century 21 Northern Choice Realty Ltd. commented on the Facebook post, writing “Love it