Theatre Northwest among six organizations to receive Northern Development funding

$198,020 was approved for the Dawson Creek Golf and Country Club through the Recreation Infrastructure program to improve the club’s driving range. The project will provide the driving range with new posts and netting, which is designed for better storage and protection from the elements, and the addition of lighting to extend the range’s usability into the evening and beyond the regular season. Beyond functionality, the project aims to elevate community pride and bolster the economic vitality of Dawson Creek. These improvements will contribute to the recruitment and retention of professionals, making Dawson Creek a more vibrant and inclusive community.

$300,000 was approved for the South Peace Mile 0 Park Society through the Recreation Infrastructure program to build an inclusive all-wheels park. This park, to be located at the Mile 0 Park in Dawson Creek, will feature a beginner-friendly pump track, skills park and adult pump track. This facility will cater to users of all ages and abilities, including mountain bikes, BMX bikes, skateboards, scooters and adaptive equipment. The new amenity is expected to boost the paid usership of the RV park, generate donations to Walter Wright Pioneer Village and attract potential memberships for the All Wheels Park.

$142,650 was approved for the Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a Prince Rupert/Port Edward Society through the Economic Infrastructure program to install a second hydroponic greenhouse. Currently, the society has one hydroponic unit on-site which was instrumental in helping members through the pandemic with weekly donations that were dispersed out to 1,500 members. With the opening of a fresh food cafe, the society has experienced a significant increase in demand for local greens. The goal of the project is to grow fresh local produce for retail and wholesale. Currently, the existing hydroponic unit is the only major volume source of locally grown produce in Prince Rupert.

$150,000 was approved for the District of Lillooet under the Cultural Infrastructure program for the rehabilitation of the Miyazaki Heritage House. Miyazaki Heritage House is a tourism attraction that provides educational and interpretive displays for residents and visitors. This project will see heritage rehabilitation and capital improvements to the house and grounds to ensure the structural integrity and architecture of the heritage building will remain for future years. The project will also assist in telling the story of Japanese Canadian history through the lens of Dr. Miyazaki’s life and service to Lillooet and the regional area.

by CKPG Today

Theatre Northwest among six organizations to receive Northern Development funding

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