OP/ED: Local MLA slams province's approval of Jumbo resort
By Contributor
The BC Liberals’ announcement that they have approved the development of a resort in the Jumbo Valley is both surprising and a devastating blow to the area, says Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy.
“People in Kootenay West have written and e-mailed me to say they strongly disagree with building a resort in the Jumbo Valley,” said Conroy. “It doesn’t make sense environmentally or economically.”
Recently, it was discovered that the proponent, despite years of claiming otherwise, does not have a financial backer.
“So this project has no support and no money, but the government is determined to try and force it through.”
The Ktunaxa, who consider the Jumbo Valley, to be sacred have been very clear that they will not allow this development to proceed.
“This is tremendously disrespectful to make this announcement in Victoria instead of coming and facing the people in the area.”
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