Tag Archives: Glacier Resort Ltd

Jumbo won’t fly, but not for the reasons you think

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Gerry Warner

Perceptions by Gerry Warner “If you build it they will come.” That seems to be the belief of the B.C. government with its shocking announcement Wednesday appointing a mayor and council for a community that doesn’t exist – and given … > Read More

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Jumbo opposition outraged by province

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Ian Cobb

The B.C. Government is coming under fire for today’s announcement of the signing of the letters patent for the creation of a municipality in the Jumbo Valley. Leading the charge is the Ktunaxa Nation (KN), which says the provincial government … > Read More

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Ktunaxa to file for judicial review of Jumbo proposal

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Ian Cobb

If you thought the Jumbo Glacier Resort issue was moot following last winter’s provincial government approval, think again. The Ktunaxa Nation announced Nov. 15 that Friday, November 30 will be the filing date of an application for judicial review of … > Read More

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RDEK directors narrowly defeat Jumbo motion

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Ian Cobb

Concerns about the creation of a municipality without citizens, in the Jumbo Valley west of Invermere, prompted a lively hour-long debate June 8 at the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board room. RDEK Electoral Area G director Gerry Wilkie … > Read More

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Jumbo Wild members vow the fight has just begun

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ian Cobb

About 250 people took part in a Jumbo Wild rally at the Invermere Community Hall last night. A downtown demonstration preceded a gathering in the hall, where a series of speakers declared their intent to keep fighting against the Glacier … > Read More

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Rally around Jumbo April 11 in Invermere

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Ian Cobb

The Jumbo Creek Conservation Society is hosting a rally at the Invermere Community Hall on Wednesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. The purpose behind the rally is to allow people to share their thoughts on the proposed $1 billion Glacier … > Read More

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Jumbo approved

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Ian Cobb

After 22 years of acrimonious process Glacier Resort Ltd. has been given the go-ahead by the provincial government to begin moving toward construction of a 6,250 bed multi-season ski resort in the Upper Jumbo Creek Valley, 55 km west of … > Read More

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