| February 15, 2012 Civil Forfeiture Grant Application Deadline Next Week KELOWNA – The application deadline for Civil Forfeiture Grants is approaching. The deadline for applications is February 24, 2012. These grants are available to organizations focusing on crime prevention and reduction strategies. February 14, 2012 Letnick to Hold Twitter Town Hall on Housing VICTORIA –Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick is expanding his social media engagement with Kelowna and Lake Country residents with a Twitter Town Hall. February 02, 2012 MLA Letnick Responds to Adrian Dix So it appears Adrian Dix believes we have taken this area “for granted.” January 17, 2012 More Support For Okanagan Mental Health Programs KELOWNA – The Community Action Initiative (CAI), a province-wide program that supports mental health and substance use projects and innovation in B.C., is awarding $200,000 to support the Canadian Mental Health Association December 15, 2011 Newcomers to Kelowna to Receive Settlement Services KELOWNA – Newcomers to Kelowna will receive enhanced immigrant settlement services to help them settle into their new lives and gain employment through $497,933.33 in funding for the Kelowna Community Resources Society. December 07, 2011 No Monkeying Around: Anne McClymont Primary Receives Playground Funding KELOWNA –Anne McClymont Primary School’s Parent Advisory Council is receiving a $10,000 reimbursement for playground equipment. November 29, 2011 Kelowna Corrections Officer Receives Awards KELOWNA – Charlene Lewis from Kelowna Youth Probation was among 28 corrections and probation officers from around the province honoured at the Solicitor General’s annual Corrections Exemplary Service Medals award ceremony. November 22, 2011 That Wood Be Better: Funding For Efficient Wood Stoves KELOWNA – Under the wood stove exchange program Kelowna will receive $10,000 in provincial funding to encourage homeowners to trade in their smoky old wood stoves for a new high-efficiency appliance. November 21, 2011 Voting For Kelowna We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to successful candidates for Mayor, Council and School Boards. We look forward to hearing from and working with all of you. November 18, 2011 FOUR OF THE OKANAGAN’S FINEST HONOURED Four Kelowna-area police officers – three from the West Kelowna Detachment, and one from the Kelowna Detachment – were honoured for their bravery and exemplary service last night at B.C.’s 31st annual Police Honours Night by Lieutenant Governor Ste November 16, 2011 GRANTED: KELOWNA RECEIVES FUNDS IN LIEU OF TAXES Today the Ministry of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government announced a $352,917.33 grant for Kelowna in compensation for municipal property taxes. November 16, 2011 STATEMENT IN THE BC LEGISLATURE: BUSINESS CLIMATE IN KELOWNA The Canadian Federation of Independent Business selected Kelowna as the most business-friendly city in British Columbia. November 04, 2011 Intersection Gets Green Light LAKE COUNTRY – Advance left turn signals have been installed at the intersection of Highway 97 and Beaver Lake/Glenmore Road in Lake Country. The signals will increase safety for motorists turning across traffic. November 03, 2011 Ganging Up On Crime KELOWNA – $30,500 in funding for two different programs will help make Kelowna safer for families. October 31, 2011 Kelowna Benefits From School Funding KELOWNA – The district of West Kelowna will soon be getting a new elementary school for their growing population October 07, 2011 Okanagan College Opens Lab With Nursing Class of 2015 KELOWNA - The first cohort of nursing students at Okanagan College (OC) are on their way to completing the first half of the four-year bachelor of science in nursing program September 27, 2011 Funding for Youth Entrepreneurs Project in Kelowna KELOWNA - Helping unemployed young people create new businesses and new jobs. That's the focus of an innovative, new government program being administered in the Kelowna area by Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Okanagan. September 12, 2011 Third Phase of B.C.’s Intersection Safety Camera Program Goes Live KELOWNA - Today, the provincial government, police and ICBC announced that the third phase of B.C.’s upgraded Intersection Safety Camera (ISC) program has gone live across the province. September 02, 2011 Okanagan Playground Funding Climbs OKANAGAN – Students at eight public schools will soon have the opportunity to explore brand-new playgrounds August 13, 2011 Bursaries Benefit Kelowna Area Nursing Students KELOWNA –11 Kelowna-area nursing students will each receive a $2,000 bursary to help pay for their education. August 11, 2011 Hit The Road: HWY 97/Bailey Road Saftey Improvements Complete VERNON – Commuters and visitors alike are enjoying a smoother, safer drive along Highway 97. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure's project to improve safety at the Highway 97/Bailey Road intersection is now complete. August 10, 2011 Local Groups Score With Gaming Grants KELOWNA –Four Kelowna-area community groups are benefitting in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the provincial government. July 26, 2011 The Road Ahead: Okanagan Voices Steer Transportation Plans KELOWNA – Three transportation workshops were held throughout the Okanagan last week as part of the Province’s commitment to engage local governments in long-term transportation planning in the Okanagan corridor. July 26, 2011 Tour De Kelowna: Cyclists to Have Safer Access to UBCO KELOWNA – Cyclists commuting to University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus will have a safer route, via a new multi-use pathway and bridge, jointly funded by the Province of B.C., the City of Kelowna and UBC. July 23, 2011 A Greener Way to Detect Electricity Theft KELOWNA –Awesense Wireless Inc. will receive $85,000 towards an Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) project to support the development of clean energy technologies and benefit the local community. July 23, 2011 WHY IS THE SKY GREEN? CLEANER AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY The Canadian International Aircraft Technologies Group will receive $225,000 towards an Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) project to support the development of clean energy technologies and benefit the local community. July 08, 2011 Improved Safety & Reduced Travel Times on Highway 97 KELOWNA – Work is officially underway to upgrade Highway 97 to four lanes between Winfield and Oyama within the District of Lake Country. July 05, 2011 Plan Ahead, Stay Safe: Provincial Grants Help Communities KELOWNA –The District of Lake Country, Kelowna, District of West Kelowna, and the Regional District of Central Okanagan will be receiving Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF) grants. June 24, 2011 Kelowna Energy Advisor Charged With Saving Businesses Money KELOWNA – GreenStep’s Business Energy Advisor (BEA) will deliver free energy assessments to help business owners in the Thompson-Okanagan region tap into available product incentives, cash rebates and coordinate new product installation. June 23, 2011 Province Supports Growers' Innovation KELOWNA – 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 KELOWNA – To help grow and promote local tourism, the community of Lake Country is eligible to receive $9,200 in funding towards marketing and development projects. May 31, 2011 Help For Emergency Responders VICTORIA – Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick introduced a Private Member's Bill to the Legislature today. May 17, 2011 Provincial Funding For Kelowna Sports and Cultural Groups KELOWNA – Twelve organizations in Kelowna will share $305,615 in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the provincial government. May 17, 2011 Provincial Funding for Kelowna Area Sports and Cultural Groups KELOWNA – Twelve organizations in the Kelowna area will share $305,615 in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the provincial government. May 12, 2011 Prognosis Good For Okanagan College Clinical Skills Training KELOWNA – Okanagan College will receive $173,257 to renew and replace health education equipment. May 12, 2011 Prognosis Good for TRU Clinical Skills Training KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University will receive $383,923 to renew and replace health education equipment. This grant will ensure students preparing for the health professions get the hands-on experience they need to succeed in their chosen careers. May 09, 2011 Hwy 97/Bailey Road Improvements Motering Ahead VERNON – A contract worth $1,081,206.07 has been awarded to Arthon Contractors Inc. to improve access and safety at the Highway 97/Bailey Road intersection. May 04, 2011 Remembering Albert Baldeo Mr. Speaker, in every community across this great province, there are men and women whose love for service above self leads the casual observer to find remarkable their dedication for their fellow man. Rev. Albert Baldeo of Kelowna was such a man. April 21, 2011 More Nursing Student Spaces Set For B.C.'s Interior KELOWNA - Future nurses in B.C.'s Interior will now have more options to get their education closer to home and closer to their families with the addition of 24 local first-year student spaces. April 07, 2011 Major Provincial Funding for Kelowna Area KELOWNA – The Province has granted $1,268,610 to the Central Okanagan Regional District as well as Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country as part of a major funding infusion to help communities with their spending priorities. March 31, 2011 Kelowna Local Groups Receive Boost Through Gaming Grants KELOWNA – A total of $960,407 in community gaming grants will support over 100 local non-profit organizations in Kelowna. March 25, 2011 Contract Awarded for Hwy 97 Winfield to Oyama Project KELOWNA – Work is moving ahead on the Highway 97 Winfield to Oyama four-lane project with a $40,829,000 contract awarded to Nanaimo's Windley Contracting (2010) Ltd. March 23, 2011 Funding Boost Eases Transition to Full-Day Kindergarten KELOWNA – Twenty-nine licensed child-care providers in Kelowna, Westbank and Lake Country will share a total of $39,396.36 in bonus funding this Spring March 03, 2011 Community Gaming Grants Support Local Groups KELOWNA – Community gaming grant funding totalling $1,435,575 will go to support 97 human and social service community organizations in the Kelowna area. March 01, 2011 Festival Keeps Olympic Spirit Alive KELOWNA – MLAs from the Kelowna area congratulate all who made the Okanagan Spirit Festival a success. This celebration of British Columbia's first Olympic anniversary was supported by $50,000 in provincial funding. February 23, 2011 $7.4M Supportive Housing Breaks Ground in Kelowna KELOWNA - The Province and the City of Kelowna forged a partnership in 2008 to build three new housing developments on city-owned sites for those who are homeless or at risk. | |
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