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Petition aims to fight Pend D’Oreille proposal Proposal wants to limit motorized access in the valley BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff
Residents are taking a stand against a proposal that limits motorized access in the Pend D’Oreille valley. A petition against the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources’ Access Management Area (AMA) plan is garnering interest from some locals who are stepping forward as the “undersigned.” Proposed changes to Kootenay Boundary’s regional access management program were presented at a stakeholder meeting turn public last month. Members of the ministry pitched that the road closures are an attempt to conserve habitat that are in distress and being pushed out by motorists, noting that an increase in off-road vehicle use and illegal trail building have damaged conservation properties and promoted the spread of invasive plants throughout the valley. Also, it was noted, decreasing numbers of mule and whitetail deer have prompted the government to propose this action.
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Valley Firearms is one of the Trail locations asking customers to consider signing a petition that rejects a proposal that limits motorized access in the Pend D'Oreille valley. John Urquhart Jr. said there hasn't been enough public consultation and the draft plan presented by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources is flawed. The petition suggests protection can be accomplished by returning the existing hunting seasons to what they used to be or creating a new limited
entry hunting seasons for all ungulates and introducing specific road closures in habitat areas considered sensitive. About 270 people had
signed the online petition at change.org by Thursday afternoon while others continue to add their names to hard copies set up at various places like Teck and Valley
Firearms throughout the Trail area. “I want that wildlife resource to be there for years, I grew up in the Pend D’Oreille,” said John Urquhart Jr. of Valley Firearms, who is also a landowner in the Pend D’Oreille. But his beef, along with others, rests mostly on the lack of public consultation. The draft proposal notes that a meeting was held on March 11 in Trail for some initial discussions on offroad vehicle recreation, the conservation properties and sensitive wildlife habitat in the Pend D’Oreille valley. In attendance was BC Hydro, Trail Wildlife Association (TWA), Teck, Village of Fruitvale, Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources (FLNR) representatives, Beaver Mountain Snowmobile Association, West Kootenay ATV club and ATV B.C. Following the meeting, a public open house was held at the entrance of the Pend D’Oreille on March 28, hosted by TWA, FLNR, and ATV B.C. But this is not enough, according to former TWA member Rick Haines. “The main thing here See PETITIONER Page 3
Rossland, Trail fail to reach rec agreement
In a press release, the City of spending decisions are prudent,” was just too much to overcome. Rossland cited that its budget is said the release. “Rossland cited financial capEfforts to reach a recreation “under pressure from a number of The City of Trail issued its own acity as a limiting factor and there agreement between the cities of fronts.” press release explaining its nego- remained a significant gap between Contract! Rossland and Trail have come to a It highlighted the sewage plant tiating committee faced a tough what Rossland indicated they could standstill. upgrades, facilities and major decision. afford to pay and where Trail counIf you’ve beenaging searching for more, we’ve been waiting for you. Representatives from both com- infrastructure repairs includ“It became very evident that Trail cil was ultimately comfortable. for less! *prices subject to change munities announced on Thursday ing next year’s Washington Street council would have to significantly “As negotiations continued, without notice that after four months of trying to renewal project. compromise the original principles council became increasingly conFind out more at If you’ve been searching for more, out we’ve beenthey’ve waitingreached for you. hammer a deal “While we understand there the city advanced when talks began cerned with the potentially negative Rock Island Tape an impasse. is a tangible and important value in order to secure an agreement impacts a settlement could have on Centre Ltd It came down to finances and to regional cooperation, our first with Rossland.” the funding agreement the city has 1479 Bay Ave, Trail, Rossland simply couldn’t afford to priority must be to the residents Trail Mayor Mike Martin said the in place with Warfield and Beaver MP_adO3_Layout 1 13-10-04 6:20 AM Page 1 250-368-8288 meet Trail’s request. of Rossland and making sure our gap between the two communities See COSTS, Page 3 www.mpwealthadvisory.com T: 250.368.3838
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