The Osoyoos Museum Society has received a $14,000 grant from the provincial government’s B.C. Creative Spaces program. The money will be used to renovate the building that houses the museum.

“I have seen first-hand the work the Osoyoos Museum Society does in their Community to preserve and promote the history of the South Okanagan,” said Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson. “This grant will help them to continue their good work.”

The Osoyoos Museum Society operates the Osoyoos and District Museum and Archives as a cultural and historical hub for the benefit of area residents and visitors. For over half a century, the museum has enriched the community by providing a space to celebrate and preserve the area’s history.

B.C. Creative Spaces grants support the creative and innovative capacity of B.C. artists and cultural organizations, with 41 organizations sharing $804,000 in funding. These one-time only grants are available to assist non-profit community and arts organizations, First Nations councils, and friendship centres in developing new spaces, improving existing facilities, and attaining specialized equipment.