January 30, 2012
Gaming, from Grants to Grey Cup
As most of you may know, Skip Triplett has spent the past few months travelling the province and engaging with British Columbians about the community gaming grants that the government awards to organizations across BC.
August 03, 2011
Smother, Safer Rides Along Cariboo Roads
100 MILE HOUSE – A contract worth nearly $610,000 has been awarded to Okanagan Aggregates Ltd to resurface approximately two kilometres of Mahood Lake Road and pave two kilometres of Bridge Lake Road
August 03, 2011
Lights, Camera, Action: Funding Supports Local Film Association
WILLIAMS LAKE – The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association is receiving $15,000 from the provincial government.
July 23, 2011
Biomass Project to Power Up Community
ANAHIM LAKE – ASG Canada Energy Inc. will receive $1 million towards an Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) project to support the development of clean energy technologies and benefit the local community.
July 20, 2011
Green & Clean: Energy Fund Supports Local First Nations
WILLIAMS LAKE – The Ulkatcho First Nation and the Canoe Creek Indian Band will benefit from the first round of funding from the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund.
July 05, 2011
Planning Ahead: Provincial Grants Help Communities
CARIBOO – Williams Lake and the District of 100 Mile House will share $754,894 in Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF) grants.
June 17, 2011
Province Uploads Big Grants For Faster Internet
100 MILE HOUSE – Ruth Lake will receive $50,000 to expand their Internet services. The money is part of the Province's $2.34 million funding infusion to bring broadband internet to over 60 locations across B.C.
June 14, 2011
Increased Support For Local Tourism
WILLIAMS LAKE – To help grow and promote local tourism, the communities in the Cariboo-Chilcotin area are eligible to receive funding towards marketing and development projects.
June 03, 2011
Smoother, Safer Surfaces For Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE – A contract worth $3,221,952 has been awarded to Dawson Construction to repair and resurface three sections of highway near Williams Lake.
June 01, 2011
June 1 Steaks Claim to Beef Day in B.C.
VICTORIA – If you’ve been craving a mouth-watering grilled steak or burger lately, then today is the day to take action!
May 17, 2011
More Gaming Grant Support For Cariboo Region Groups
CARIBOO – Two organizations in the Cariboo region will share $24,167 in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the provincial government.
May 12, 2011
$200K To Reduce Livestock Losses
WILLIAMS LAKE – The Ministry of Agriculture is providing $200,000 to the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association and working with industry to deal with the prevention and mitigation of livestock losses from predators for the ranching and farming sector
May 11, 2011
Nurses in B.C.
VICTORIA - I have heard them described as angels in comfortable shoes. May 9 to May 15 is National Nursing Week. This week is about celebrating one of the foundations of our health care system and recognizing the important contributions nurses make.
May 05, 2011
Being Prepared Will Pay Off in the Cariboo
VICTORIA – To mark Emergency Preparedness Week, the Province has announced $700,000 to fund training for local government emergency management staff and emergency social services volunteers across British Columbia.
April 26, 2011
A Safer, Smoother Ride to Benefit All
WILLIAMS LAKE – A contract worth $1,012,179 has been awarded to Neel-co Builders Ltd. to repair and resurface the bridge deck and install new deck joints on the 0010 Chilcotin Bridge on Highway 20.
April 15, 2011
$3 Million to Stomp Out The Mountain Pine Beetle
WILLIAMS LAKE – The Cariboo-Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition is continuing its fight against the mountain pine beetle epidemic with a $3 million infusion to help in their front-line battle
April 07, 2011
99 Mile Overhead to Get Overhaul
100 MILE HOUSE – A contract worth $527,207 has been awarded to Neel-co Builders Ltd. to repair and resurface the bridge deck and install new deck joints on the 99 Mile Overhead Bridge on Highway 97.
April 06, 2011
Municipal Services in the Cariboo Region Receive Boost
CARIBOO – The Province has granted $617,112 to towns in the Cariboo Regional District as part of a $63.8-million funding infusion to help communities with their spending priorities.
April 01, 2011
$3.9 Million Contract For Highway 20 Improvements
WILLIAMS LAKE – A contract worth more than $3.9 million has been awarded to Peters Bros Construction Ltd. to resurface 12.6 kilometres of Highway 20 near Riske Creek .
March 31, 2011
Funding Announced For Flood Prevention
CARIBOO – The Province has approved up to $25,000 in funding for the Cariboo Regional District to build two spur dykes in the Cottonwood River and up to $500,000 in funding for the Central Coast Regional District to improve flood protection for Bella Co
March 23, 2011
Funding Boost Eases Transition to Full-Day Kindergarten
CARIBOO – Nine licensed child-care providers in the Cariboo region will share a bonus payment of $7,300.57 this Spring
March 07, 2011
FAMILIES GET GAMING GRANT SUPPORT IN SOCIAL SERVICES
Community gaming grant funding totalling $334,736 will go to support 21 Williams Lake human and social service community organizations.
March 02, 2011
BC ARTS COUNCIL SUPPORTS CARIBOO REGION ARTS
The BC Arts Council board has approved more than $15,000 in provincial grants to Community Arts Councils in Williams Lake and 100 Mile House for core annual support and a creative festival project.
October 13, 2009
B.C. Supports Displaced Resource Workers in Cariboo
VICTORIA - Workers in the Cariboo Regional District are benefiting from close to $130,000 through the Job Opportunities Program for a hazard abatement and trail maintenance project in Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park
October 13, 2009
Community Forest Supports Cariboo Jobs and Recreation
100 MILE HOUSE - A community forest will create employment, enhance recreation and tourism, and help supply the area's world-renowned log home manufacturers
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