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Lotus Books changes hands

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Rosie the cat at Lotus Books in Cranbrook, BC

Rosie the book store cat is making plans for her retirement. —

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Former Cranbrook residents Erin Dalton and her husband, Ferdy Balland, are coming home again. Dalton will take over ownership of Lotus Books from Joanne Bellanger, who is retiring, effective October 1. Everyone's favourite book store cat, Rosie, 16, is also expected to enjoy a well-earned retirement. Bellanger said she is pleased that she was able to sell the store on 10th Avenue to someone who is as passionate about books as she is.

Sandra Albers

Since 2007, Sandra has enjoyed hearing about new businesses, expanding businesses and unique businesses, as well as learning more about the long-time successes in the business community of the Kootenays. She writes, as well as copy edits and proofreads, for both magazine and website, and welcomes input from our readers. View all of Sandra Albers’s articles

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