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Close to a dozen people were at the Edmonton Canadian Blood Services branch at opening Monday morning. Some had appointments booked before the fire, while others rushed to claim spots that were quickly being filled. Michael Harper said he arrived Monday morning hoping they would take his donation as a walk-in appointment. Harper said he was an army reservist and his unit served in the same armoury as Sgt. 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