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APRIL / MAY / JUNE - 2017 - QUARTERLY REPORT BY THE NUMBERS $164.9 million invested into 2,720 projects since 2005 $11.5 million approved for 366 projects to date in 2017 $50.8 million leveraged so far in 2017 as new project investment for the region $10.5 million invested into 310 First Nations projects since 2005 $27.1 million approved for 309 projects to help communities recover from the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic since 2005 $1.36 billion leveraged from 1,127 funding partners as new project investment to build a stronger north 2017 PROJECT APPROVALS TO DATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Northern B.C. is home to many well-used and well-loved community facilities, important capital assets, and signature festivals and events. Improving, expanding and developing these regional assets can help to attract business and major industry, as well as increase the ability to host events and attract tourists to the region. BUSINESS FACADE IMPROVEMENT Northern Development provides annual grant funding for municipalities and regional districts throughout central and 2017 as of June 30 # Communities $ Approved northern B.C. to encourage private sector investment in local Cariboo-Chilcotin/Lillooet Region 9 $190,000 business improvement. Visual improvements such as facades, Northwest Region 10 $200,000 signage, murals, architectural features, siding, lighting and Northeast Region 2 $40,000 awnings can enhance economic viability and the vibrancy of northern communities. The improvements can support the Prince George Region 6 $120,000 recruitment of new businesses and/or residents, Total 28 $550,000 and even increase the tax base as a result of increased assessed values of improved properties. ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION INFRASTRUCTURE 2017 as of June 30 # Projects $ Approved This program provides up to $250,000 in funding for Cariboo-Chilcotin/Lillooet Region 7 $788,782 municipalities, regional districts, First Nations and non-profit organizations in the region for projects that significantly Northwest Region 7 $979,780 strengthen the local economy via a major capital investment. Northeast Region 2 $437,500 The program specifically targets funding for public multi-use Prince George Region 2 $195,705 facilities or capital investments that drive revenue and job creation and provide a long-term asset for the community. Total 18 $2,401,767 2017 as of June 30 # Communities $ Approved COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MATCHING GRANT Cariboo-Chilcotin/Lillooet Region 1 $50,000 This program provides communities with up to $50,000 to assist with the establishment of a dedicated endowment within Northwest Region - - a registered community foundation The funds can then Northeast Region - - be used to provide grants for community and Prince George Region 1 $25,000 social enhancement in the community area. Total 2 $75,000 2 HAT’S OFF TO HISTORIC HAT CREEK Historic Hat Creek is a long standing heritage attraction near Cache Creek that commemorates the Cariboo gold rush days. A new gift shop and admissions building was built to help generate ongoing revenue, improve accessibility, deal with visitor congestion issues and improve safety. Additionally, the former gift shop is being turned into a rental meeting space that can accommodate 20 people with full catering from the restaurant. 21,000 people visited the site in 2016 and with the improvements that number is only expected to climb. Northern Development contributed $200,000 for the $345,000 project and have recently approved another $200,000 for a campground expansion on site. GEOSCIENCE SURVEY TAKING TO THE SKY Northern Development Initiative Trust and Geoscience BC have partnered on an aerial survey to identify hidden mineral potential in north central and northeastern British Columbia. Called Search Phase III, the survey will use helicopters fitted with magnetic sensors to build a better understanding of geology in the area, and will help communities make informed decisions about responsible development and investment in BC. This includes helping explorers to decide where to focus their mining efforts which will eventually lead to on-the-ground exploration activities, job creation and stimulate regional economic activity. The project is funded in part by Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Economic Development Infrastructure program with a $250,000 grant. BUILDING BARKERVILLE INTO A WINTER RECREATION SITE 2016 saw ribbon cuttings for the Shamrock Tube Run as well as for an improved visitor reception and outdoor activity centre, providing fun winter recreation, food, gifts and a place to warm up in the winter months. Next up for this world-class historic site is the addition of cottages allowing visitors to actually stay on site year round. To better meet the needs of recreational tourists that use Barkerville and the surrounding area, six three-bedroom cottages will encourage multi-day stays and larger tour groups. Northern Development has committed $250,000 for the development of the cottages, which is additional to more than $260,000 invested into marketing and other winter recreation projects. 3 2017 as of June 30 # Events $ Approved FABULOUS FESTIVALS & EVENTS Cariboo-Chilcotin/Lillooet Region 14 $35,000 This program provides non-profit organizations with up to Northwest Region 12 $29,290 $2,500 in grant funding to support unique events and festivals throughout the region that generate destination tourism-based Northeast Region 9 $22,500 service sector revenues for the local economy. Prince George Region 9 $22,500 Total 44 $109,290 NEW = Newly funded projects this quarter 2017 Funded Fabulous Festivals and Events NEW Cutting Horse Show Quesnel Jul 29-30 Gold Rush Mail Run Wells Jan 27-29 Skyfest Quesnel Aug 4-6 Coldsnap Winter Music Festival Prince George Feb 3-11 NEW Kiskatinaw Fall Fair Aug 4-6 Polar Carnival Logan Lake Feb 11 NEW Grizfest Music Festival Tumbler Ridge Aug 4-6 Bridge River ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art Wells Aug 4-7 Winterfest Feb 11 Valley Riverboat Days Terrace Aug 4-13 Northern BC Wine Festival Prince George Feb 18 NEW Fall Fair Tlell Aug 6 Kitimaat Open Basketball Kitimat Mar 31-Apr 2 Big Pig Mountain Biking Festival Burns Lake Aug 11-13 Tournament Robson Valley Music Festival Robson Valley Aug 11-13 NEW Lytton Block Party Lytton May 19 Edge of the World Music Festival Haida Gwaii Aug 11-13 150th Clinton Annual Ball Clinton May 20 Spences Desert Daze Festival Aug 11-12 NEW Bright Nights in June Fort Nelson Jun 7-10 Bridge NEW International Chainsaw NEW Skeena Valley Country Music Chetywnd Jun 8-11 Terrace Aug 11-13 Carving Championships Festival NEW Seafest Prince Rupert Jun 9 - 11 NEW Emperor’s Challenge Tumbler Ridge Aug 12 NEW Sweetwater 905 Festival Rolla Jun 16-18 NEW Music on the Meadow Festival Fort St. James Aug 18-20 NEW Mile Zero Summer Cruise Dawson Creek Jul 7 NEW Nechako Valley Exhibition Vanderhoof Aug 18 - 20 BMO KidzArt Dayz Prince George Jul 7-8 NEW Bulkley Valley Exhibition Smithers Aug 24-27 Billy Barker Days Festival Quesnel Jul 13-16 Lytton River Festival Lytton Sep 1-3 White Swan Music Festival Fraser Lake Jul 15-16 Cache Creek/ Downtown Summerfest Prince George Jul 16 Gold Country Geocache Event Ashcroft/Logan Sep 1-4 NEW Loggers Sports Day Sandspit Jul 21 Lake NEW Apricot Tsaq’wem Festival Lillooet Jul 21-23 Wild Harvest Festival Sandspit Sep 8-9 NEW International Airshow Fort St John Jul 22-23 Harvest Festival Chetwynd Sep 9 Discovery Coast Music Festival Bella Coola Jul 22-23 NEW Harvest Festival Lillooet Sep 9 Kispiox Valley Music Festival Jul 28 -30 Fraser Heritage Festival Robson Valley Sep 29-Oct 1 CANADA ISN’T THE ONLY ONE CELEBRATING 150 YEARS The Clinton Annual Ball celebrates the history and culture of the South Cariboo. 2017 marked the 150th ball, making it the longest running event of its kind in Canada. The Smiths, owners of the Clinton Hotel, hosted the first ball to help residents through the long 19th century winters. Guests arrived by horse and buggy from all parts of the province and beyond. Today, to honour of the historic significance of the event, guests attend in period costume or formal attire, feast on a fabulous three course dinner and dance the night away. Northern Development is proud to have supported this unique and very popular event with a $2,500 grant through the Fabulous Festivals and Events program. 4 COMMUNITY HALLS & RECREATION FACILITIES Northwest Region This program provides local governments, First Nations and Dock Replacement Alice Arm $30,000 registered non-profits with a maximum of $30,000 in funding to improve, expand or develop facilities throughout the region. Child Development Centre Public Space Bulkley Valley $27,000 Community Hall Dease Lake $15,000 NEW = Newly funded projects this quarter Sacred Headwaters Elders and Youth Iskut $15,000 Cariboo-Chilcotin/Lillooet Region Centre 70 Mile Community Hall 70 Mile House $18,938 Waterfront Shelter/Gazebo Granisle $30,000 Drylands Arena Energy Upgrades Ashcroft $30,000 Houston Legion Electrical Houston $29,682 Ball Fields Barlow Creek $60,000 Fair Grounds Lakes District $45,000 NEW Recreation Complex Bouchie Lake $29,500 Community Hall Roof Lobelco $30,000 NEW Pioneer Museum Bralorne $30,000 Baseball Bleacher Port Clements $14,000 Bridge River Recreation Complex Accessibility Prince Rupert $15,000 NEW Gun Lake Boat Launch $13,107 Valley Community Hall Telkwa $10,264 NEW Low Mobility Wilderness Trail Cariboo RD $30,000 Rugby Facility Terrace $30,000 Network Terrace Peaks Gymnastics Facility Terrace $30,000 Fitness Room Clinton $12,000 13 projects $320,946