January 11, 2012
Creating Employer Success Through Employee Skills Training
PRINCE GEORGE – Over 450 employees province-wide will gain the essential skills they need to succeed while increasing productivity for employers through a $1.5 million investment in essential skills training.
December 09, 2011
Over $2.5 Million For Skills Training in Northern BC
PRINCE GEORGE – As part of the “Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan” the provincial government is investing over $2.5 million for 10 new skills training programs in Northern B.C.
December 01, 2011
Northern B.C. Mines Show Excellence in Reclamation Practices
PRINCE GEORGE – Two Northern B.C. mines were recognized for outstanding achievements in reclamation, cementing B.C.’s reputation as a leader in sustainable resource development and environmental protection.
November 22, 2011
Out With The Old: Funding For High-Efficient Wood Stoves in Lakes District
VANDERHOOF – Under the wood stove exchange program the Bulkley Valley Lakes District Airshed Management Society will receive $19,000 in provincial funding
November 03, 2011
$25,000 to Combat Gangs
FORT ST. JAMES – $25,000 in funding will help make Fort St. James safer for families thanks to the Nak'azdli Crime Awareness Week that will promote community wellness and engagement via crime prevention.
October 26, 2011
Volunteer Effort Improves Safety of Fraser Lake Trail
NECHAKO LAKES – A volunteer effort helped to improve safety for pedestrians along a half-kilometre walking trail in the community of Fraser Lake.
October 20, 2011
Keeping An Eye On Safety
BURNS LAKE – A new web camera on Highway 16 is now live on the Province’s DriveBC website, providing real-time coverage of highway conditions in the area and helping motorists plan a safe journey.
October 19, 2011
Starting a Business? BizPaL Can Help
VANDERHOOF – Starting and running a business in Vanderhoof and Fort St. James is easier now thanks to BizPaL
October 17, 2011
Best Foot Forward
BURNS LAKE - Future aboriginal entrepreneurs will learn valuable business skills at an Aboriginal BEST (Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training) Program that kicks off today in Burns Lake with funding from the B.C. Government.
September 02, 2011
Play On: Mapes Elementary Scores Playground Funding
VANDERHOOF – Students at Mapes Elementary School will soon have the opportunity to explore a brand-new playground
August 04, 2011
Nechako Bioenergy Projects = Clean Energy & Local Jobs
FORT ST. JAMES - BC Hydro is adding enough clean, renewable electricity to power 70,000 homes annually thanks, in part, to two new bioenergy projects in the Nechako Lakes region.
August 03, 2011
Lights, Camera, Action: Funding Supports Local Film Association
PRINCE GEORGE – The Northern British Columbia Tourism Association is receiving $30,000 from the provincial government.
July 29, 2011
Intersection Upgrades to Increase Safety Along Highway 16
BURNS LAKE – Construction is about to begin on intersection improvements at Highway 16 and Augier Forest Service Road, approximately 20 km east of Burns Lake.
July 05, 2011
Planning Ahead: Provincial Grants Help Communities
NECHAKO LAKES – Fort St. James, the Village of Burns Lake, the District of Vanderhoof, and the District of Houston will share $1,434,793 in Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF) grants.
June 30, 2011
BEETLE WOOD + RECLAIMED LAND +$400,000 = BETTER LAKEVIEW PARK
A dozen new self-contained campsites, a new park path, and a gazebo built from pine beetle-killed wood are just some of the upgrades coming to Lakeview Park thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Province's Towns for Tomorrow fund.
June 17, 2011
Province Uploads Big Grants For Faster Internet
GRANISLE – The Village of Granisle and the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako are receiving $50,000 each to expand their Internet services.
June 14, 2011
Increased Support For Local Tourism
FORT ST. JAMES – To help grow and promote local tourism, the communities in the Nechako Lakes area are eligible to receive funding towards marketing and development projects.
June 10, 2011
Game On! Vanderhoof Receives Funding For Sports Field
VANDERHOOF – Riverside Park is receiving $366,436 towards a new multi-sports field, accessible washrooms and outdoor exercise equipment through the Towns for Tomorrow program.
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 27, 2011
Promoting Anti Racism Communities in Nechako Lakes
FORT ST. JAMES – The Province is investing $45,000 in two organizations to inspire individuals to welcome, accept and embrace differences while promoting harmonious, safe communities.
May 05, 2011
Being Prepared Will Pay Off in Fort St. James
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 15, 2011
$3 Million to Stomp Out the Mountain Pine Beetle
PRINCE GEORGE – The Omineca 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 14, 2011
Major Upgrades Along Highway 16 to Benefit Public
BURNS LAKE – Contracts worth more than $8 million have been awarded to ARC Asphalt Recycling Inc. and Dawson Construction Ltd. to resurface and rehabilitate approximately 60 kilometres of road along Highway 16.
April 11, 2011
New Bridge to Improve Safety and Benefit Local Industry
HOUSTON – A project worth more than $900,000 will be underway this spring to replace the existing Bailey bridge over KLO Creek on the Equity Mine Road near Houston.
March 23, 2011
Funding Boost Eases Transition to Full-Day Kindergarten
NECHAKO LAKES – Nine licensed child-care providers in the Nechako Lakes region will share a bonus payment of $8,413.46 this Spring
March 04, 2011
Community Groups Receive Gaming Grant Support
NECHAKO LAKES – Community gaming grant funding totalling $9,800 will go to support two local human and social service community organizations.
March 02, 2011
BC ARTS COUNCIL SUPPORTS NECHAKO LAKES ARTS
The BC Arts Council board has approved more than $10,000 in provincial grants to the Nechako Lakes and Fort St. James Community Arts Council for core annual support.
April 19, 2010
PROVINCE ANNOUNCES SITE C CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT
HUDSON’S HOPE – The B.C. government announced today that it will move forward with the Site C Clean Energy Project (Site C).
March 15, 2007
Rustad Announces Repairs for Highway 16
PRINCE GEORGE – 43.5 km of Highway 16 west of Prince George will receive repairs, announced Prince George-Omineca MLA John Rustad.
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