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Many community gaming grants coming to Prince George

The BC Government is distributing $48 million to sports and arts and culture groups.

“People’s lives are enhanced by the sports, arts, and cultural programming that not-for-profit organizations offer throughout British Columbia,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs.

“Healthy, vibrant communities are key to a healthy, vibrant province and these grants are one way our government is helping people in communities thrive.”

20 sports groups in Prince George are receiving a total of $546,355, while 15 arts and culture groups in our city are receiving a total of $723,550.

The province distributes $140 million in community gaming grants to not-for-profits every year.

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Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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