To the Editor:
In response to the letter “Lac des Roches still threatened” from Dan and Kerry Veldhuis, I would like to add to their concern about “The Lake.”
The government of B.C., through it’s Crown corporation, Land and Water BC (LWBC), is bent on selling Crown land to private interests for the purpose of creating small towns in pristine wilderness areas surrounding lakes.
Total destruction of these areas will be the end result with the winner, the government, raising cash. Their plan includes the sale of $65 million of land in southern B.C. in 2005. In coming years this will be at an accelerated pace. The arrogance of LWBC sees no compromise. It’s full steam ahead. This will mean the end of one of the most beautiful areas in the province. We still have some time to counteract this with some hope of success.
First, join the organization, Friends of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake. This may be done by visiting our Web site, lacdesroches.org, download the form and send to: Friends of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake, General Delivery, Bridge Lake, V0K 1E0, or call Sharron Woloshyn at 593-0041 and she will send you the forms.
Secondly, sign a petition currently circulating, it may also be downloaded from the site or visit the following merchants: Donex Pharmacy and Department Store, Exeter Sports, and Exeter Forest and Marine in 100 Mile, the Lone Butte Sporting Goods or Jilly’s Junction in Lone Butte, also the Bridge Lake or Sheridan Lake general stores. These petitions have had a good response in our area and will be sent to the premier and appropriate ministers April 20.
Yes, Lac des Roches is still under threat as is Birch Lake, Montana Lake, Crystal Lake and others included in the plan. Don’t stand idly by and watch the devastation of your heir’s heritage destroyed before your eyes.