Negotiations to establish a national park reserve in the South Okanagan-Similkameen have been ongoing for more than 20 years, and Parks Canada is still working to bring the proposal to life.

Sarah Boyle, project manager with Parks Canada, presented an update Thursday to the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) board.

“It’s been a couple of years since I’ve had the opportunity to speak with the RDOS, so this is a chance to get everyone on the same page,” said Boyle.

The proposed park would stretch from Osoyoos near the U.S. border north to Oliver, west to Keremeos and Cawston along the Similkameen River, and east toward Okanagan Lake near Penticton.

Boyle noted the park was originally proposed in 2004 at roughly three times its current size. Over the years, public consultati

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