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Yves Lacasse- From top cop to Ajax

Posted By Josh Pagé on February 7, 2013 8:48 AM
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Retiring from the force, Superintendent Yves Lacasse is expected to start his new position at KGHM Ajax in March (photo courtesy RCMP/KGHM).
From the city's top police officer to a management position in a controversial mining project.

Kamloops RCMP Superintendent Yves Lacasse is retiring from the force.

His new gig is Manager of External Affairs for KGHM Ajax: the company proposing an open pit mine on the edge of the city.

Superintendent Lacasse joined Shelley in studio to explain his decision.

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