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73% approval from OIB members for prison proposal

Thursday’s vote on the Osoyoos Indian Band resulted in the following count:

1 spoiled ballot

104 YES

38 NO

Total: 143 ballots – 72.72% approval

There has been no discernible disagreement in the general community over the prison facility concept on lands to the north of Oliver at Senkulmen Enterprise Park. Minister Shirley Bond is set to make her decision soon on location proposals from Lumby to Oliver.