Communities Get Funding For Projects
JUN 17, 2013

At the first Board meeting of this fiscal held on May 29, 2013, the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society Board of Directors approved funding for seven projects in the communities of Burns Lake and Southside. The approvals bring the fiscal year-to-date total amount approved across the NKDF investment area to $128,119.

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The seven newly approved projects are:

• Lakes District Fall Fair Association is approved for $48,245 to make a number of improvements to the Fall Fair Grounds.
• Grassy Plains Community Hall Association will receive $17,500 toward construction of an Outdoor Stage on the Grassy Plains Community Hall site.
• Tweedsmuir Recreation Commission is approved for an amount of $40,000 to go toward structural upgrading for the Wistaria Hall.
• Southside Seniors Housing Society will receive $11,753 to go toward construction of a fitness trail at Hospital Point.
• Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society will get $2,500 to go toward completion of accessibility assessments for a number Lakes District campsites.
• Ootsa Lake Bible Camp Society is approved in the amount of $6,000 to go toward site preparation and purchase of a playground at the camp.
• The University of Northern BC will get $2,121 to assist with a grassroots initiative to address rural healthcare workforce shortages.

NKDF Society Chair Wayne Salewski said, “The Board of Directors is committed to continue the partnerships within the area to help in the rebuilding of the economic base here in Burns Lake.”

"Through local partnerships, NKDF is making investments that bring real benefits for our communities. These 7 new projects are just the latest example of the great work this organization is doing," said Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad.

For those interested in applying to NKDF for funds, the next proposal deadline is August 2, 2013.

The Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society was jointly established in 1997 with a combined contribution of $15 million by the government of British Columbia and the former Alcan Inc., now Rio Tinto Alcan. The Fund’s investment area includes lands impacted by the original Kemano project and focuses on those communities in the Ootsa, Lakes, Nechako and Haisla regions of the north.

The Society encourages applications from local governments and legally incorporated non-profit organizations. NKDF invests in projects that create sustainable employment, diversify the economy, and improve the basic infrastructure needed for community stability, quality of life and growth.

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More information on the NKDF Society is available by visiting http://www.nkdf.org/ or contacting the manager:

Mr. Dan Boudreau
P.O. Box 101
Prince George, BC
V2L 4R9
Phone: 1-877-478-3863 or 250-964-4066
Fax: 250-964-4068
Email: