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LETTER: Abbotsford resident charged $16 to swim in Vernon

Charging visitors an unreasonable fee to use recreational facilities sends the wrong message and will hurt the economy in the long run
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I recently visited my family in Vernon over the holidays.

Having lived in Vernon in the past, I always look forward to visiting.

My father and I decided to visit the Rec Centre for a swim, as we often do.

This time, we were greeted with a question about our place of residence.

As per the city's new policy, anyone living outside of Vernon will be charged a fee of $16 to use the pool.

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