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Red Ledges resident breaks silence ahead of Utah Supreme Court Heber Valley Temple arguments

By Park Record · August 31, 2026 · 1 min read
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Red Ledges residents have not spoken publicly about the Heber Valley Temple lawsuit since bringing it against Wasatch County three years ago. With the state’s highest court set to hear oral arguments on Friday, spokesperson for the residents Bruce Van Dusen said it’s time to speak up.

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