Pot dispensary owner donates $90,000 but divides Whitewood, Sask. Goodwill or influence buying? Small-town philanthropy gets mixed reactions
In the small town of Whitewood, Sask., a philanthropist is at work.
Jerry Martin says he has contributed funds for new fire department equipment, repairs to the local swimming pool, new library books and even fees for a kids’ camp. When he adds it up, he figures he has donated around $90,000 in less than a year.
“There’s no other funding that is doing this for our town,” Martin says.
But his donations come from his medical marijuana dispensary, Martin Medical Services, and that is dividing the town of 1,100.
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