Penticton Herald

It’s just a little scrape

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Penticton Vees “Blue Crew” member Evan Russell helps scrape away snow during the third-period media timeout at Saturday’s game between the Penticton Vees and Powell River Kings at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Powell River beat the Vees 4-2. The Vees welcome Vernon Vipers to the SOEC Friday at 7 p.m. and eventually retire. Now we find ourselves facing a big question mark.

In fact, our property value has most likely already been affected by what’s been in the news regarding the proposal... would you buy in this area knowing the uncertaint­y facing it? I sure wouldn’t.

Much of the support for this proposal comes from outside the area – people who think it would be great to have a new vacation spot. But this project will not be without casualties if it goes through.

Please be aware that your support of the national park proposal may mean drastic lifestyle changes and financial hardship for hundreds of families. Sasha Hopp Willowbroo­k of Canadian money circulatio­n. Taxation, too, is a moral and fiscal wealth enhancer.

Energy Minister Michelle Mungall facilitati­ng and providing adequate financing of Site C is wise and positive in so many ways. A reply is requested. Bruce Alton McGillis

Penticton that it doesn’t require any friends, neighbours or the United Nations.

I, for one, have always been happy to see that some of my tax money goes towards the UN.

I cannot, however, say the same for our military, with such an abysmal peace-keeping program. Frank Martens

Summerland

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