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Wondering what the general consensus is about the changing of Turtle Crossing / Curran Park ownership

Seems logical to me. The current owner purchased the property/business without any knowledge of there being graves there. The logistics of working things out with First Nations groups is far better in the hands of the government (and it appears, it has already been turned over to the appropriate people). Looks to me like a positive outcome for all concerned.

I do think this is the right thing for the province/city to do. I would not want the graves of my family members disturbed and these children have the right to rest in peace. Who better to ensure that happens than Souix Valley? I look forward to updates on the research of the graves and hopefully will bring closure to some families who have lost their loved ones.

I also feel this is a positive outcome. I know lots of people enjoyed the campground and have positive memories there, but this is part of reconciliation. It's what the communities, both the nations impacted by this and the community of Brandon, needs to move forward.

First of all... it's not & hasn't been Curran Oark since the city of Brandon ran it into the ground with neglect many many years ago.  
It was purchased by Bert & Maxine & they did the much needed up dates. They ran it for years! Then they sold it to Mark & Joan. Neither owners knew anything about the graveside. Mark & Joan changed the name to Turtle Crossing. The city being totally oblivious to the thousands of dollars a campground brought I to the economy of Brandon through shopping at stores , groceries & eating out processed to DOUBLE the taxes the same year the campground was flooded out for for thd first time in years !!  
Mark & Joan brought it back to running order several times after several more floods, Plus when when finding out about the sacred graves immediately gave up those campsites & built a beautiful iron fence & plaque dedicated to the souls buried there.  
They were never given enough credit for all their dedication & hard work.  
I just hope the new ow erst are give the help they are going g to need to keep the campground running as well as Mark & the staff did. They will need it as running g a campground is a w4 hour a day job.  
Grass mowing  
Cleaning bathrooms at least twice a day  
Campsites need to be cleaned before each new customer  
Garbage collection  
Providing & delivery of wood  
Taking care of rowdy campers  
Cleaning the pool  
Keeping equipment running  
And much much more.  
It will be very hard & I'm really hoping they are a great success !

the fence was purchased by the City and given to the park owners, who refused to fence it off themselves.  
 
The City has always owned the fence, which is why you swill still see it there today.  
 
The amount of tax generated by that site is about the same as your standard residential lot, meaning it really doesn't pull it's weight by your own assessment.  
 
Those taxes generated by Visitors? I think you are referring to the provincial and federal sales tax that the typical camper spends when they get their food from Wal Mart.