KVR
Wally Bonin Park (proposed)
Submitted by Michael Brydon on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 16:12To be announced soon. See news story.
Summary as of fall 2010
Submitted by Michael Brydon on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 21:39The main page on this issue is quite messy with all the updates, etc. Here is a summary of where we stand as of fall 2010. The RDOS has not heard back from INAC or any other agency on this issue since May.
Update 07 Dec 2010: I noticed that INAC does have a "frequently asked questions" page for the PIB-KVR issue. The information it contains is roughly consistent with what follows.
Forum focuses on future of KVR Trail
Submitted by Michael Brydon on Fri, 06/04/2010 - 10:43By Kristi Patton - Penticton Western News June 03, 2010 (link to story)
The uncertainty surrounding the transfer of a portion of the Kettle Valley Railway Trail to the Penticton Indian Band sparked a feeling of fear from some at Wednesday’s public meeting in West Bench.
Indian Band wants to set the record straight
Submitted by Michael Brydon on Fri, 06/04/2010 - 10:37Friday, June 4, 2010 By JOHN MOORHOUSE Penticton Herald (link to story)
Penticton Indian band Chief Jonathan Kruger wants to reduce the fear factor surrounding the band‘s application to reacquire the former KVR right-of-way through the reserve.
Kruger and band Councillor Joan Phillip outlined the proposal before about 150 people attending a public information meeting Wednesday night at West Bench Elementary School.
June 2, 2010 PIB public meeting
Submitted by Michael Brydon on Fri, 05/28/2010 - 10:49
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Update 3 Jun 2010: Thanks to all the residents who attended last night's meeting. In my view, the questions and comments from the audience were excellent—informed, respectful, relevant. The materials presented by the PIB are available from the comment link below. The Penticton Indian Band (PIB) is hosting a public information session on the return of the KVR lands to reserve status on June 2nd at 7 PM at the West Bench Elementary School gym (click on the image on the left to view the full flyer). Representatives from the PIB and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) will be in attendance to answer your questions about the federal Addition to Reserve policy and its impact on non-native lands bordering the former KVR rail right-of-way. For more information please contact the Penticton Indian Band (http://www.pib.ca/ or 250-493-0048) or the RDOS (info@rdos.bc.ca or 250-492-0237). |
KVR Trail transfer fuels frustration
Submitted by Michael Brydon on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 08:32By Kristi Patton - Penticton Western News Published: April 15, 2010 (link to story)
The Kettle Valley Railroad Trail transfer to the Penticton Indian Band is a legal issue not a political one.
That was the message given to about 100 people who showed up for the town hall meeting at West Bench Elementary School on Tuesday.
RDOS response to INAC letter of inquiry
Submitted by Michael Brydon on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 13:27Here is a link to the letter sent by the RDOS in response to INAC's letter of inquiry. Please note that the signature pages of the petition have been removed in this version to protect the privacy of the signatories.
The upshot on Page 1 is as follows:
April 13, 2010 public meeting
Submitted by Michael Brydon on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 10:17Here are some links relevant to the April 12th, 2010, public meeting regarding the KVR:
April 2010 Rural Penticton Newsletter
Submitted by Michael Brydon on Thu, 04/08/2010 - 09:45 |
A newsletter regarding the KVR trail (plus a horse and Mariposa Park update) has been mailed to residents in the "rural Penticton" part of Area F (West Bench, Sage Mesa, Red Wing, Westwood Properties, and Husula Highlands). You can view an electronic copy by clicking on the picture on the left. Please note that there will be a town hall meeting regarding the KVR trail: For more information on the KVR issue, please see the KVR page on this site. |
Band closes in on deal for KVR land
Submitted by Michael Brydon on Wed, 03/24/2010 - 08:05By Bruce Walkinshaw - Penticton Western News Published: March 23, 2010 6:00 PM (link to story)
An agreement in principle to transfer portions of the Kettle Valley Railway trail from CPR ownership to the Penticton Indian Band is likely a done deal, according to the Okanagan Coquihalla MP. “Basically, they are close to coming to a settlement whereby CPR is prepared to transfer the land to the Penticton Indian Band,” said MP Stockwell Day.
