Sicamous British Columbia - Three jurisdictions, including the Splatsin First Nation, have banded together in their quest for some local railway property.
 
The Splatsin, Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD), and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO), have approved a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the pursuit of the acquisition of the Canadian Pacific owned Okanagan Shuswap Railway.
 
This will be the foundation for collaboration amongst the three jurisdictions for the proposed acquisition of the Okanagan Shuswap railway.
 
"We need to work together to invest in the region for all our people and our collective future," said Kukpi7 Chief Wayne Christian.
 
All parties agree that this MOU and the opportunity to work together in pursuing the Okanagan Shuswap Railway will promote communication and strengthen relationships between the respective communities and residents.
 
"The opportunity to collaborate with the Splatsin and the CSRD on such an important regional initiative also opens the door for all three jurisdictions to work on future joint efforts" said Rick Fairbairn, RDNO.
 
CSRD Board Chair Rhona Martin is also excited to be able to partner with the Splatsin and the RDNO, calling it a big step forward and very much looks forward to working with the two parties as this initiative is explored.
 
"I hope this is the beginning of a long and successful working relationship between our communities," said Martin.
 
The acquisition from CP Rail is to acquire 11.7 hectares (29 acres) of the discontinued railway corridor between Sicamous and Armstrong.

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