Guru Tegh Bahadur Sikh Temple president said the sikh community had shrunk to five families and did not need the space
The tiny Sikh community in British Columbia has sold its temple and given the $164,000 they made from the sale to local charities.
Until about 15 years ago the community had 55 families, he said, adding that the temple opened its doors in 1985.But Heer said the community dispersed because of job losses in the lumber industry and the younger generation moving out of town to live in bigger cities.
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