Four West Kootenay organizations have secured over $4 million in provincial funding to promote economic diversification and sustainability in rural communities.
The funds are being provided through the third intake of BC’s Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP).
“Rural communities in B.C. are so vibrant thanks to local people who pour their heart and soul into organizations and local government,” said Brittny Anderson, MLA for Kootenay-Central, in a press release.
“Supporting organizations to help fill needed gaps across the province, like childcare shortages in the Kootenays, goes a long way in helping rural people thrive.”
Organizations in Rossland and Creston received funding through the program this year.
This includes $1 million for the Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre’s expansion to support a new immersive gold mining tunnel experience, enhanced exhibit space, expanded storage, and more.
Rossland’s Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club Society will also benefit from $937,153 for the construction of a day lodge that will include a rental area, washrooms, commercial kitchen, and warming area.
Meanwhile, in Creston, a total of $997,918 will support the town of Creston’s ʔak̓uǂni Market Park project, and $460,000 will go towards the Kootenay Employment Centre for their Filling the Gaps project, which aims to address childcare shortages in the region.
The Creston’s ʔak̓uǂni Market Park project will offer amenities including seating, car and bike parking, and washrooms and will be a focal point for local business growth and a great tourist attraction.
Provincially, more than 130 projects will receive funding through the REDIP program.
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