First Nations Join ER Fight

The Town of Princeton and the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen Area "H" have been working actively to resolve the availability of Emergency Room Services to the community of Princeton and the Similkameen Valley.

With strong partnerships with First Nations and Industry, the representatives are looking forward to meeting with Ministry of Health to collaboratively bring about a positive resolution that will protect the physical, social and economic health of the Similkameen Valley.

Representatives are confident that Minister de Jong does share the concerns for the safety and well-being of, not only the constituents of the Similkameen Valley, but those who travel the highways of this beautiful part of the Province and therefore the safety and well-being of all British Columbians and their families.

First Nations share this concern for the security of their workforce and their people, and industry has echoed this sentiment for the well-being of their working families.

While all parties involved in seeking the resolution to the need for 24/7 Emergency Room Services understand that the Interior Health Authority is also working on long term solutions for overall hospital services, our immediate concern is to address this imminent threat to the safety and security of all.

 The Town of Princeton and the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen Area "H" are committed to keeping the public apprised of any new developments, including the announcement of a formal meeting date with the Ministry of Health which has been requested and is currently being scheduled.

 For further information please call Brad Hope RDOS 250-295-3512 or 250-295-2542, or Jason Earle 250-293-6747.