Eight non-profit organizations in the West Kootenys receiving government funding SHARE ON: Nelson SAR logo (supplied by Nelson Search & Rescue) The B.C.’s Community Gaming Grants are giving over $11 million to non-profit organizations around the province, eight of which are in the West Kootenays. The funding is designed to boost conservation and public safety programs. “Our government is committed to supporting local organizations involved in a wide variety of activities that contribute to building vibrant, healthy communities,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “This funding ensures community organizations can continue to provide programming to enhance public safety through emergency programs like search and rescue and to steward and preserve our ecosystems for generations to come.”