| August 19, 2010 Money Saved to Fund More Projects & Create More Jobs OSOYOOS – Competitive bidding pays off as $2.7 million in savings will go towards making Highway 97 safer for drivers and passengers, just one of 21 B.C. infrastructure projects getting underway through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. July 23, 2010 Highway 3 Corridor Gets a Face Lift PRINCETON- Resurfacing of Highway 3 between Crowley Pit and Whipsaw Bridge, 23 kilometres west of Princeton, will provide road users with a safer and smoother ride and reduce future maintenance costs. July 21, 2010 Funding for Local Infrastructure and Planning OSOYOOS- More money in the hands of local governments will support new infrastructure and local planning. June 08, 2010 Construction Begins on New Arrow Fire Zone Base CASTLEGAR - The new $1.9-million Arrow Fire Zone Base will improve the Province's response to wildfires, Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater announced during a groundbreaking ceremony today. May 28, 2010 British Columbia Celebrates B.C. Beef Day British Columbians in communities across the province are being encouraged to buy local and celebrate the first ever B.C. Beef Day on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. May 19, 2010 MLA Slater Honours Late Local Rodeo Star Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater spoke in the Legislature today to honour the memory of local rodeo rider Kenny McLean and bring the spirit of rodeos to the province’s capital. May 19, 2010 Older Workers Benefit from Access to Training New funding of $249,000 will help older British Columbians in Grand Forks and Midway gain new skills and new employment opportunities through the Canada - British Columbia Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW) program. May 17, 2010 Upgrade to Big White Road Begins This Summer The Province has awarded a $250,000 contract to resurface two kilometres of Big White Road north of Highway 33 to provide a smoother ride for tourists and industry. May 14, 2010 Okanagan Communities Receive Provincial Funding for Planning OSOYOOS – The Okanagan will receive $55,000 from the Province to develop plans for local infrastructure under the Infrastructure Planning Grant Program. May 04, 2010 Province Returns 100 per cent of Carbon Tax to Boundary-Similkameen OSOYOOS – The Province returned $13,336 in carbon tax revenue to communities in the Boundary area through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP). April 27, 2010 B.C. Government Expands Gilpan Grasslands Park Gilpin Grasslands Park near Grand Forks will grow by 124 hectares, protecting habitat for several species-at-risk. April 15, 2010 $400K for 87th Street Upgrades Drivers and pedestrians will be safer and have a more efficient commute thanks to funding from the Canada-BC Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. April 15, 2010 Public Input Encouraged on Water Act Modernization VICTORIA - Environment Minister Barry Penner is reminding British Columbians that the public consultation process for B.C.'s Water Act Modernization project is closing in two weeks, and is inviting the public to make submissions by April 30, 2010. April 12, 2010 Slater Promotes Water Conservation Today in the Legislature, Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater highlighted the government’s advancements in water conservation awareness and encouraged water stewardship in B.C. April 12, 2010 New Sewers Protect Water Quality in Osoyoos 130 properties along Osoyoos Lake will be serviced by sewers, preventing potential contamination of wells and Osoyoos Lake. March 22, 2010 World Water Day Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater spoke in the legislature today to raise awareness of water issues and acknowledge World Water Day. March 10, 2010 Slater Speaks About Agricultural Safety Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater spoke in the legislature today to mark the launch of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, a week-long campaign from March 14 to March 20 that encourages safe farm practices. March 01, 2010 Canada-British Columbia Partnership Creates Jobs, Stimulates Economy in Christina Lake OSOYOOS – Residents in the Christina Lake area will benefit from a resurfaced road from Highway 3 between Paulson Bridge and the avalanche gate, thanks to federal and provincial infrastructure funding. February 15, 2010 HWY 3A to Undergo Surface Improvements A 17.3 km section of Highway 3 from Junction Hwy 3/3A to Yellow Lake will get a boost with surface improvements, creating a smoother road for all users. February 11, 2010 MLA Promotes Clean Water and Local Ski Hills in Throne Response Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater made the following statement today to recognize clean water initiatives, StrongStart openings and local ski hills, among other topics, in his response to yesterday’s Throne Speech. January 18, 2010 $80,000 Helps Newcomers Improve Their English Skills OSOYOOS – An $80,000 investment will help new immigrants and refugees in Keremeos and Osoyoos improve their English language skills by giving them access to free one-on-one tutoring. November 20, 2009 College Breaks Ground for $28M Centre of Excellence PENTICTON - Construction is set to begin on Okanagan College's new $28-million Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Technologies and Renewable Energy Conservation following the official groundbreaking by provincial, federal and college representatives. November 20, 2009 Canada-British Columbia Partnership Creates Jobs, Stimulates Economy OSOYOOS – Residents in the South Okanagan and West Kootenay regions will benefit from federal and provincial infrastructure funding to upgrade highway safety. November 18, 2009 Slater Grows a 'Stache' for "Movember" Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater is participating in Movember, a social movement where men around the world grow mustaches during the month of November raising money and awareness for prostate cancer. November 17, 2009 MLA Slater Recognizes Owl Rehabilitation Centre VICTORIA- Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater spoke in the Legislature today to recognize the South Okanagan Rehabilitation Centre for Owls. October 30, 2009 B.C. Supports Workers in Grand Forks Area VICTORIA - Out-of-work resource workers will benefit from close to $500,000 in Job Opportunities Program funds to carry out urban tree planting, mountain pine beetle surveying, and range fence clearing, repairs and removal in the Kootenay Boundary regiona October 20, 2009 Slater Honours First Long-Term Drug Treatment Centre For Youth VICTORIA - The official opening of the Crossing at Keremeos took place on July 7, 2009 marking the launch of British Columbia's first long-term treatment centre for youth who are battling the challenges of drug and alcohol problems October 14, 2009 Keremeos Social Housing Benefits from B.C. – Canada Partnership KEREMEOS – The Governments of Canada and British Columbia are announcing $720,738 in cost-shared Housing Renovation Partnership (HRP) funding to renovate and retrofit Keremeos social housing in greatest need of repair. October 09, 2009 Osoyoos Strongstart BC Centre Open for Preschoolers OSOYOOS - Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater at the official opening of the Province's StrongStart BC early learning centre at Osoyoos Elementary. September 29, 2009 Governments Fund Local Infrastructure OSOYOOS – Canada, B.C. and local governments have approved a joint investment of $12,510,000 through the Building Canada Fund and Infrastructure Stimulus Fund to get shovels in the ground on four projects. September 14, 2009 Province Invests More Than $1 Million In Local Governments A total of $1,075,953 through the Province’s Strategic Community Investment Fund will be given to communities in the Boundary-Similkameen region, supporting local government operations. September 12, 2009 Nelson Seniors Benefit From New Seniors Park Local seniors will benefit from their very own ActNow BC Seniors Park at Lakeside Sports Field to promote a sense of community and healthy lifestyles. | |
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