Options Being Considered for B.C.'s Historic O'Keefe Ranch
A petition has topped 2,600 signatures as the society warns the ranch will close and its assets may be sold if no deal is reached.
- On October 1, the City of Vernon informed the Interior Heritage Society that the lease for the historic Keefe Ranch will not be extended beyond March 31, 2027, when the current agreement expires.
- Council stated the current operating model for the city-owned property is not sustainable, despite investing $4.12 million over the last 30 years to support the Ranch's operations.
- A petition to save the site launched Saturday, October 3, and has gathered more than 2,600 signatures as of Monday, October 5, with Scott Anderson calling the decision "shameful."
- Society president Douglas MacGregor stated the organization must now plan for the orderly wind-down of operations and the disposition of society-owned assets, including antique stoves and farm equipment.
- While the City explores future options like the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre, the Society has urged leaders to reconsider the decision and engage in constructive dialogue to explore viable alternatives.
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Petition launched to keep Historic O'Keefe Ranch open as lease agreement with city nears end
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