BCLocalNews.com - Horsemen step up pressure to extend racing season at Fraser Downs

Just thought I'd share this link for anyone who is not aware that the horseracing at Fraser Downs was cut back to 6 months of the year. I rarely go to the races, less often than once a year, so I would hardly call myself a supporter of the racetrack, but I thought this was important enough to mention and if anyone is in any of the local stores that have the petition to sign it and help out. Its the job loss that concerns me plus what might happen to all the horses. Many of these people have been working in the racing industry for most of their lives. They have no other job skills and would likely have a very difficult time finding a job anywhere except for some high turnover minimum wage type jobs. Hopefully things will get better for these people soon. BCLocalNews.com - Horsemen step up pressure to extend racing season at Fraser Downs