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New fees, charges coming to Robson Valley, Canoe Valley Recreation Centres

A new hot water boiler is coming to the Beaverly Fire Hall.

During its meeting last week in Mackenzie, the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George approved $25,000 from the Community Works Fund to also replace the windows at their facility.

In addition, a new bylaw for fees and charges for services and property use at the Robson Valley Recreation Centre and Canoe Valley Recreation Centre were adopted.

These will be communicated to facility users this summer with the new bylaw taking effect October 1st.

In addition, nine organizations received over 50-grand Arts, Culture and Heritage grants:

  • Dunster Fine Arts School Society for $8,000 for youth film camp
  • Mackenzie Community Arts Council for $9,921 for flooring upgrades
  • Method Dance Society for $6,000 for the Commuity Moves Festival
  • Prince George Community Band for $4,000 for a music library and equipment
  • Northern BC Queer Connection Society for $2,000 for the Pride Picnic
  • Wishbone Theatre for $8,000 for the production of Mourning After
  • Theatre Northwest for $2,275 for a feminine hygiene dispenser and a baby changing station
  • The Exploration Place for $7,500 for a children’s STEAM gallery
  • Fraser Lyric Opera Society for $2,500 for a children’s summer camp

Furthermore, Community and Recreation grants were also awarded to the following areas:

Electoral Area A (Salmon River-Lakes)

  • Ness Lake Recreation Commission for $500 for a Mother’s Day event
  • Ness Lake Recreation Commission for $9,000 for a water treatment system

Electoral Area C (Chilako River-Nechako)

  • Miworth Community Association for $1,186 for the Miworth Days event

Electoral Area F (Willow River-Upper Fraser Valley)

  • Eastline Market for $3,200 for operating expenses
  • Prince George Snowmobile Club for $4,000 for cabin restoration

Electoral Area H (Robson Valley-Canoe)

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  • Dunster Community Association for $5,000 for insurance
  • McBride Elks/Royal Purple for $2,500 for event insurance
  • Youth for Christ for $5,000 for outdoor equipment
Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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