Tale of two cities

Jumbo Glacier Ski Resort gains municipal status while Okanagan Falls still awaits government approval

The process of incorporation in this province leaves me a bit confused. Jumbo Glacier Ski Resort, a non-existent ski resort, population zero, receives resort municipality status from the B.C. government, with an appointed mayor, two councillors and a salaried financial officer.

Meanwhile, Okanagan Falls, a community in existence since the 1890s, population 2,000-3,000, which has been investigating incorporation since 2008, cannot get approval from the government for funding to study the possibility of incorporation.

My, oh, my!

Bob Daly

 

Okanagan Falls

 

 

Penticton Western News