US EditionB.C. orders Hobo Hot Spring restored, as new fence blocks off public use
- The British Columbia government ordered the restoration of Hobo Hot Spring in Harrison after it was filled with rocks and dirt in October 2024, blocking public access.
- The filling occurred without government approval, prompting an active investigation and a restoration order under the Water Sustainability Act.
- Aldesta Hotels & Resorts, which owns Harrison Hot Springs Resort, installed a government-authorized fence around the hot spring site to prevent public access during ongoing restoration efforts.
- Harrison Mayor Fred Talen described the fence as a misjudgment and expressed concern about whether the resort should continue having exclusive control over access to the public hot springs.
- The ministry and local officials are working with the resort and Sts'ailes First Nation to restore and enhance the hot springs for public use and stewardship.
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B.C. orders Hobo Hot Springs restored, as new fence blocks off public use
Harrison Hot Springs Mayor Fred Talen says the resort is complying with the order to remove rocks and boulders placed in the public pools, but he's "really disappointed" a new fence was put up around the stream on the weekend.
Hobo Hot Springs ordered to be restored as battle over grassroots site continues - BC #CanadianGovernment #CanadianGovt #CanadianGovtNews #CanadianNewsToday #Government
The battle over a grassroots hot spring in the community of Harrison continues with the B.C. government ordering the restoration of the so-called Hobo Hot Springs. The spot, not far from the Harrison Resort, where natural hot water percolates up from the ground, had been built up with rocks and logs by the locals in order to enjoy a free soak in the wilderness. However, last October, it was discovered someone had filled in the springs with rocks…
B.C. orders Hobo Hot Spring restored, as new fence blocks off public use – Energeticcity.ca
The British Columbia government has ordered the restoration of free natural hot spring pools that were mysteriously filled with dirt and boulders last fall. But even as the government says it’s working with the nearby Harrison Hot Springs Resort to repair the stream, the community’s mayor says a new fence has been erected around the natural spring, making it unavailable for public use. The government launched an investigation into the damage to …
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