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City workers, firefighters and community members bow their heads in silence in front of city hall Tuesday for the National Day of Mourning for workers who have been killed or injured on the job. Kathy Giampa (below), with CUPE local 626, is greeted with hugs of condolence after sharing the tragic story of her brother’s preventable workplace death in 2001. For a video with her, and other presentations, visit The Morning Star online at www.vernonmorningstar.com
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With Lake Country residents overwhelmingly embracing plans for a rail trail, efforts are escalating to turn the dream into reality. On Saturday, 3,336 Lake Country residents voted to borrow $2.6 million to purchase the Canadian National rail line in that municipality. There were 1,117 no votes. “All the funding is now secured for the corridor acquisiDoug Gilchrist tion and we will be proceeding forward with our agreement with CN with the goal of the June 1 close,” said Doug Gilchrist, head of the acquisition team representing Lake Country, the Regional District of North Okanagan and Kelowna. However, there are still some hurdles to overcome and particularly, the Okanagan Indian Band’s Commonage claim, which includes part of the rail corridor. “This is a good opportunity for them (band) to get it before the federal government, perhaps with the support of local government,” said James Baker, Lake Country mayor. “I’d like to see us support it (claim). The courts have said aboriginal title underlines all of B.C.” Juliette Cunningham, Greater Vernon Advisory Committee chairperson, isn’t concerned that the band’s claim will delay development of the trail. “We can still do the planning and that won’t be done overnight. CN also has to remove the rails,” she said. But Cunningham isn’t sure what role GVAC can play in resolving the land claim, such as lobbying Ottawa to reach a deal with the band. “We have to let that issue go on between the band and the federal government. We could ask our MP about how long it could take,” she said. Jim Garlick, Coldstream mayor, also wants the trail process to move ahead. “We need to proceed with the purchase
under the rules as presented to us at this time. Any changes that may arise from the OKIB claim will need to be dealt with as they arise,” he said. The other issue is two Lake Country property owners who have first right of refusal with CN to purchase the corridor adjacent to their homes. “I think both property owners are going to be willing to work with us,” said Gilchrist. Duane Thomson, who led the yes campaign in Lake Country, says now is the time to bring all residents together no matter how they voted Saturday. “Many told us that they were supportive of the trail but did not appreciate the process, they were fearful that they were not getting the real story, and that negotiations were held behind closed doors,” said Thomson. “Now that the community has spoken and once they realize that their fears were largely ill-founded, many of them will come on board. We are very respectful of those who voted no as many of them had legitimate concerns that must be considered.” One of the most vocal opponents to borrowing $2.6 million was resident Guy Bissonette. “I think we put the proper questions forward. Some of them were answered and some of them weren’t,” he said. “At the end of the day, I hope they prove me wrong with my concerns about the cost over-runs.” Baker acknowledges some residents have concerns about costs and he urges them to join fundraising efforts to construct the trail. “They are community minded and I hope they will help us not go beyond our means.” GVAC is contributing $1.9 million towards the purchase of the corridor within RDNO while the remainder of the $22 million price tag is coming from Kelowna and the provincial government. The Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative has announced it will raise funds and pursue grants for development of the trail. — with files from Black Press reporter Kevin Parnell
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