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January 24, 2012 Canada and British Columbia Partner to Deliver on Flood Mitigation Priority PENTICTON – The District of Summerland has received $501,966 for the Prairie Creek Stormwater Diversion Works, and the Regional District of Okanagan – Similkameen has received $91,000 for Eastgate Flood Protection Phase 2. December 15, 2011 Newcomers to Penticton to Receive Settlement Services PENTICTON – Newcomers to Penticton will receive enhanced immigrant settlement services to help them settle into their new lives and gain employment through $461,469.33 in funding for the South Okanagan Integrated Community Services. December 12, 2011 Okanagan College Building a Sustainable Future PENTICTON - Okanagan College's newest building - a world-class teaching and applied research facility dedicated to sustainable building technologies - officially opened its doors today. December 07, 2011 No Monkeying Around: Giant's Head Elementary Receives Playground Funding PENTICTON – Giant’s Head Elementary School’s Parent Advisory Council is receiving a $25,272 reimbursement for playground equipment. November 16, 2011 GRANTED: PENTICTON RECEIVES FUNDS IN LIEU OF TAXES Today the Ministry of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government announced an $86,842.86 grant for Penticton in compensation for municipal property taxes. October 26, 2011 Intersection Gets Green Light PEACHLAND – Traffic control signals will be installed at Highway 97 and Clements Crescent in Peachland. The signals will increase safety for traffic turning onto the highway. September 27, 2011 Penticton Wins $10,000 in Walking Challenge PENTICTON - For the past six weeks, thousands of British Columbians have taken the Healthy Families BC Walking Challenge in hopes of winning September 02, 2011 Okanagan Playground Funding Climbs OKANAGAN – Students at eight public schools will soon have the opportunity to explore brand-new playgrounds August 11, 2011 Putting a Stop to Domestic Violence PENTICTON – The South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society is receiving $20,000 from the provincial government to research and develop an intervention program focused on abusive partners who are not engaged in the criminal justice system. August 10, 2011 Local Groups Score With Gaming Grants PENTICTON –Five local community groups are benefitting in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the provincial government. July 13, 2011 Gear Up: Provincial Funding Boosts Junior Triathlon PENTICTON – The Penticton Triathlon Club will receive $2,500 from the Ministry of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development's Hosting BC program to help host the Boston Pizza Junior Triathlon. July 05, 2011 Plan Ahead, Stay Safe: Provincial Grants Help Communities PENTICTON – Peachland, Penticton, Summerland, and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will be receiving Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF) grants. June 23, 2011 Province Supports Growers' Innovation PENTICTON – The Province has approved regulatory changes that support a renewed five-year mandate for British Columbia fruit growers to promote one of our premium local apples. June 15, 2011 Stay For a While: Small Communities Eligible for Tourism Marketing Funding PENTICTON – To help grow and promote local tourism, the communities of Naramata, Peachland, Penticton and Summerland are eligible to receive $9,200 each in funding towards marketing and development projects. June 02, 2011 Lucky 18: Latest Gaming Grants Land in Penticton VICTORIA – Eighteen Penticton organizations will share $381,700 in the latest round of gaming grants announced today by the provincial government. May 17, 2011 Top Prize: Summerland Fall Fair Gets Blue Ribbon Boost VICTORIA –The Summerland Exhibition Association is receiving $17,000 in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the provincial government. April 07, 2011 Major Provincial Funding For Penticton Area PENTICTON – The Province has granted $786,018 to Penticton, Peachland and Summerland as part of a $63.8-million funding infusion to help communities with their spending priorities. April 04, 2011 EcoSystem Restoration Burns Planned SUMMERLAND – Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff is advising the public that prescribed burns are planned in the Bald Range and Eneas Creek areas between April 4 and May 6, 2011, weather conditions permitting. March 23, 2011 Funding Boost Eases Transition to Full-Day Kindergarten PENTICTON – Nine licensed child-care providers in Penticton and Summerland will share a total of $9,748.93 in bonus funding this Spring March 03, 2011 Community Gaming Grants Support Local Groups PENTICTON – Community gaming grant funding totalling $430,930.50 will go to support 45 human and social service community organizations in Penticton, Peachland and Summerland. March 01, 2011 Festivals Keep Olympic Spirit Alive PENTICTON – Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff congratulates all who made recent BC Spirit Festivals in Penticton and Peachland successful community events. February 21, 2011 Support for Local Arts PENTICTON – The BC Arts Council board has approved $75,178 in provincial grants for five cultural groups in Penticton and Summerland. | |
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