PIB
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.
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.
KVR
Submitted by Michael Brydon on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 09:35There is apparently much concern and confusion regarding the transfer of the KVR lands to the Penticton Indian Reserve. My original blog posting on the topic attracted many hits and some comments. In addition, there have been a few exchanges (not always cordial) in the local newspapers. What follows is a summary of my current understanding of the situation. As always, your questions and comments are welcome.
