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Postmark puts Genelle in Alberta

For the last year the postmark on outgoing mail from Genelle has indicated the community is in Alberta.

Author and historian Andrew Scott brought it to light in the latest issue of the BC Postal History Newsletter.

He says it’s just one in a long line of postal goofs.

Scott says the mistake shouldn’t prevent mail from reaching its destination.

Canada Post couldn’t say how the error happened but indicated it will be fixed soon.

Greg Nesteroff
Greg Nesteroff
Greg has been working in West Kootenay news media off and on since 1998. When he's not on the air, he's busy writing about local history. He has recently published a book about the man who founded the ghost town of Sandon.

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