North Okanagan mayors and economic reps are holding an in-camera meeting with Aboriginal Relations Minister George Abbott Thursday on possible ways to save the Armstrong to Sicamous rail line. Enderby Chamber of Commerce executive-director Tate Bengston says the group wants to hear the province's position and then present a number of models. He admits it could be an expensive proposition. Bengston says there has been no recent communication with CP Rail to suggest it will take less than top dollar for the line. He says the group may have it reassessed to verify the value is accurate. Bengston, says there is plenty of interest -- from the premier on down -- in saving the line.
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The problem with dealing with CP Rail is that they can do anything they want.
This group should consider the hosing the Province got when they acquired the land in False Creek for the Expo 86 site.
While it appeared somewhat reasonable in cost when first acquired, the contaminated clean up costs were horrendous.
Also, was it this same bunch of Politicos that got the $40,000 grant to conduct a feasibility to set up a container port in the Okanagan?
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