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Prince George– Northern Development Initiative Trust has approved $30,000 in funding for the City of Prince George to replace CN Centre’s ice plant condenser, in preparation for the 2015 Canada Winter Games. The recently completed project will decrease the cost associated with operating the chiller; as well reduce the environmental footprint, by installing a more energy efficient model. This grant was approved through Northern Development’s Community Halls and Recreation Facilities Program. Prince George– Northern Development Initiative Trust has approved $30,000 …

The Valemount Community Forest has inked a significant land purchase deal that will help to expand the forestry industry in the Robson Valley. With the help of Northern Development, Columbia Basin Trust and others, the Valemount Community Forest Company has purchased 240 acres of land at the former Carrier Sawmill site where it plans to build an industrial park and log sort yard. The deal means that smaller mill operators in the Robson Valley will be able to co-locate at …

Tatla Lake– Northern Development Initiative Trust has approved a $30,000 grant to complete upgrades at the Tatla Lake Community Hall. The community hall has been the central gathering place for residents in Tatla Lake, a small, unincorporated community in the west Chilcotin. Upgrades at the hall include a full-service kitchen and renovations to make washrooms handicapped accessible. As well, energy efficiency and parking lot improvements are also included in the upgrades. The improvements to the hall will provide the community …

High school students in northern B.C. have one more reason to consider a career in the trades with access to new shop class equipment. Northern Development Initiative Trust’s board of directors have approved a $250,000 grant for Project Shop Class (northern B.C.) – a program designed to replace and augment shop class equipment in high schools throughout the region. The grant was approved with support from all four of the Trust’s regional advisory committees as well as its board, and …

Village of Port Clements – Northern Development Initiative Trust has approved $10,742 to complete upgrades on the Port Clements Community Hall. The community hall has been the central gathering place for Port Clements residents, as well as those from all over Haida Gwaii for decades. Several upgrades will be made to the hall including the installation of insulation and vapor barriers above the ceiling and installing a high efficiency oil furnace to service the building. As well, the addition of two …

Funding approval represents the Trust’s 1,500th project since inception. Northern Development Initiative Trust’s board of directors has approved a $250,000 grant to support the development of the Northwest Regional Airport terminal expansion project. The project represents a significant expansion of the airport’s existing terminal building and includes: A larger customer check-in area A larger hold room to accommodate 230 passengers, 200 of which would be seated passengers New checked-bag drop off screening area Relocation of airline offices to allow better …