WINTER IS COMING: GAMING GRANTS FOR WINTER SPORTS CLUBS 

Five local organizations will share $43,535 in Community Gaming Grants from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. They are:

·         South Okanagan Figure Skating Club – $13,125

·         Boundary Figure Skating Club – $5,775

·         Grand Forks Figure Skating Club – $9,275

·         International Curling Club – $13,560

·         McKinney Nordic Ski Club – $1,800

Why this matters:

·         Across British Columbia, 281 recipients will share $9,853,697 in the latest round of grants from provincial gaming revenue.

·         Community Gaming Grants help local groups provide important services for British Columbia families.

·         Grant recipients in this round of funding offer programs in arts and culture, human and social services, and sport.

Quotes: “As summer temperatures soar past 30 degrees, one of the best ways to seek shelter and stay active is with nice cool activities like curling and, if you’re able, figure skating. It’s great to see these groups receive funding.”

–          Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater