A valuable ally added his voice to the campaign to save the Penticton Shooting Range -- Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr.

The Kelowna MP also serves as Secretary of State for Defence Procurement.

The decision to close the range at the end of 2025 is up to the Ministry of Agriculture. The Minister in charge, Heath MacDonald, was sent a letter from Fuhr on Sept. 11.

“The range has been built and maintained almost entirely through volunteer efforts, producing an exceptional facility that now includes an indoor range, clubhouse, multiple outdoor ranges, and trap fields,” the letter reads. “This infrastructure represents a substantial investment of time, resources, and community effort that cannot easily be replicated.”

“I recognize that land management decisions involve many considerations. At the

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