We're not some back alley casino. If you want a destination resort you need a lot more slots. Louie said he is confident the government will reconsider its slot limits. Those problems are usually based in metropolitan areas - we've got small town Osoyoos. The percentages of these problems drop drastically in remote areas.
Local people are more interested in working.
It is now up to Chief Clarence Louie and his council to sign the letter of intent. Arnie Louie said he expects that to occur sometime this week, although band membership has given council 30 days to do so. They've already been directed by the membership - they're going to sign. Louie noted the chief declared more than two years ago that no further band assets would be spent on furthering the proposal. And Clarence Louie said he intends to stick to that promise.