Apr 12, 2021 2:56 PM
ROLLA, B.C. – The Peace-Liard Regional Arts Council has been awarded two grants from the B.C. Government as a way to kick off Creative Industries Week.
The PLRAC has received $6,565 from Co-Op Placements and $5,000 from Community Arts Festivals.
More than 70 community arts festivals are getting support from the Province to hold safe, entertaining activities this year. The B.C. Arts Council is providing a total of $1.19 million through three grant streams, Community Arts Festivals, Visual Artists, and Co-Op Placements. ),whenLoaded(initFlexitive);
“We know how much people look forward to the amazing cultural celebrations and music festivals that normally take place during the upcoming peak season. We’re so grateful many festival organizers have been able to pivot and use their ingenuity to adjust during the pandemic,” said Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.
Archive photo of Peace Region wildfire. (File)
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – The British Columbia Wildfire Service reported the first wildfire of the season in the Prince George Fire Centre on Sunday.
A wildfire was reported at Farrell Creek Junction just northeast of Hudson’s Hope. Officials determined the fire to be human-caused as a result of a campfire that spread from high winds.
The affected area covers 4.5 hectares, and officials have the fire under control. A crew is on scene, and no other resources will be needed at this time. ),whenLoaded(initFlexitive);
With the weather forecast predicting a drying trend across the Prince George Fire Centre, especially the Peace Region, public and industry personnel are urged to use caution when burning outdoors.
(Jim Lequiere, supplied)
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C – Jim Lequiere believes his experience dealing with budgets, planning and infrastructures, along with sitting on local recreational boards, will come in handy in City Hall.
“I want to step up my personal involvement, even more, to give back to a community that has given me and my family security, happiness and a place to call home,” says Lequiere.
His platform heading towards the May 15th by-election focuses on fiscal responsibility, good quality of life for local families, and economic development and growth within our city limits and downtown core. ),whenLoaded(initFlexitive);