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Chilliwack Central Elementary Community School

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Chilliwack Central Elementary Community is a public elementary school in Chilliwack, British Columbia part of School District 33 Chilliwack.

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Chilliwack Central Elementary Community School
Henderson Avenue, Chilliwack

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Henderson Avenue
V2P 4N3 Chilliwack
British Columbia, Canada
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