August 10, 2011
Gaming Grant Support For Hudson Hope Museum

FORT ST. JOHN – The Hudson Hope Historical Society received $10,000 in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the provincial government.

Quote:

"This group will continue to promote our local heritage and culture in the Peace River region. These gaming grants allow organizations like this to continue to provide top-quality services in our community."
-Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm

Why this matters:

• Across British Columbia, 101 recipients will share $1,861,891 in this latest round of grants from provincial gaming revenue. 
• This round of grants will help important local groups provide services for British Columbia families.
• Beneficiaries cover a broad range of community interests, including sports; arts and culture; festivals; and parent advisory and district parent advisory councils. 

Quick facts:

• In 2010/11, government distributed a total of $135 million in gaming grants for eligible community programs and services.  The original budget called for $120 million, but in March Premier Christy Clark added an extra $15 million.
• About 6,000 community groups across B.C. benefited from these funds.

For more information:

Full application info for B.C. provincial government gaming grants is available online at: www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming grants/index.htm 

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