LATEST NEWS

May 04

12 Peace Region agricultural projects approved for funding

$383,714 in grant funding has been approved through the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund to support agricultural production and related economic activity in B.C.’s Peace Region.

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April 04

Applications now being accepted for Rural Business and Community Recovery Regional Business Liaison program

15 regional business liaison positions in Northern B.C. to receive financial support to benefit rural businesses and communities.

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March 03

Northern Development approves over $885,000 in grant funding for projects under the Recreation Infrastructure Program

$885,000 has been approved for four recreation infrastructure projects in Northern B.C., Recipients include Ashcroft Indian Band, Village of Granisle, District of Hudson’s Hope and Hirsch Creek Golf and Winter Club.

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December 15

Eight agricultural projects approved for grant funding

$180,298 in grant funding will support agricultural growers and producers in the Peace Region.

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August 04

Northern Development approves just over $1 million for five worthy projects in Northern B.C.

Recipients include: Xat’sull First Nation, Fort St. John Seed Cleaning Cooperative Association, Village of Fraser Lake, Village of McBride and Trinity Downtown.

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June 08

Duo of agricultural associations to receive $1 million in grants through one-time funding stream

Sophisticated technology and equipment will be installed in the Peace Region through two recently approved projects.

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"This project generated much interest and has helped to support the local economy through job creation and new infrastructure. It was intended that the trail system would be accessed year round. We are pleased to see that recreation enthusiasts have made year round use of the new trails. Construction workers received compliments throughout the project on their great work! The project serves as a legacy for Burns Lake."

Cindy Shelford, Economic Development Officer, Lakes Economic Development Association

In 2020, Northern Development offered the Regional Business Liaison program to encourage organizations to hire locally-based talent to provide business supports during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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