A local First Nation is stepping up efforts to preserve an abandoned rail corridor.
The Splatsin have released a discussion paper about the discontinued railway that runs from Sicamous to Spallumcheen.
“The Splatsin leadership recognizes the long-term tourism and transportation potential for the corridor, as well as the opportunity to revitalize Splatsin culture and connections back to the land,” said Chief Wayne Christian.
The band is inviting municipal and regional leadership to join it in developing an agreement to work together to acquire the remaining sections of the corridor from Canadian Pacific and develop a plan for its future.
The Splatsin recently negotiated with CP to acquire 11.7 hectares including a 1.5-kilometre section south of Sicamous.