Chief Greg Gabriel says the Penticton Indian Band is asking provincial and federal officials to return the undeveloped property to the PIB.

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen said 805 electors said no its request regarding Sickle Point – more than four times the minimum 10 per cent needed to stop an AAP.

The Save Sickle Point Committee is vowing to raise the money to reduce the burden on taxpayers.

On Wednesday night, Jan. 13, the RDOS will be holding an electronic town hall to provide information about its public loan request.

The Sickle point sale falling through is good news for Kaleden residents who are hoping the land can be purchased for a park.

The RDOS has directed staff to go to Kaleden taxpayers and ask their permission to borrow up to $3.5 million for the purchase of the private land.