LATEST NEWS

November 07

Northern Development fully allocates funds available through regional accounts

10 grants totalling $1.7M approved to support community projects from Tumbler Ridge to Taku River Tlinlngit First Nation to strengthen local and regional economies and increase liveability.

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July 29

Nearly $1M in grant funding approved by Northern Development’s Board

Five economic development projects throughout Northern B.C. will receive the investments, benefitting people and communities.

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June 25

Chief Leah Stump appointed to Northern Development’s Board

Nazko First Nation Chief Leah Stump is the newest appointee to the Northern Development Board. She fills outgoing director Alison Hoskin’s role.

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May 12

Northern Development approves $1.2 million to catalyze seven community development projects

On April 30, the Northern Development Board of Directors approved $1,171,190 in grant funding for seven economic development projects throughout its service region. From Lytton First Nation in the south to Dawson Creek in the north, all the approved projects will support community resiliency through impactful funding.

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March 05

Ben Campbell appointed CEO by Northern Development’s Board of Directors

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December 03

Northern Development releases second update to digital State of the North

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"Investing in transportation infrastructure in rural areas is critical for the safety of our residents and to economic diversification.  These improvements will ensure the West Chilcotin is better prepared to expand its tourism opportunities. The airport is a gateway to visitors, even drawing significant numbers of international guests, and more than ever before, we will be ready to receive them."

Al Richmond, Chair, Cariboo Regional District

Anahim Lake Airport Improvement Project Supports Economic Development In The West Chilcotin

By improving the existing transportation infrastructure at the airport, this project will support economic diversification throughout the West Chilcotin by maintaining and increasing direct access to the region by air for residents, tourists and businesses. In 2010, Anahim Lake and the surrounding area were dramatically impacted by the wildfire season,…

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