Barkerville, B.C. – February 9, 2017 Once winter hits, Barkerville transforms into a playground for recreational activities, and thanks to the efforts of the Barkerville Heritage Trust and Northern Development Initiative Trust you can now visit the historic town and take in a magic carpet ride. The Shamrock Lift and Tube Run is the newest activity in Barkerville where outdoor skating, backcountry snowshoeing, and sledding are already offered in the winter months. The Magic Carpet lift is a key feature …
Read MoreToday the Nechako Valley Sporting Association officially unveiled their new clubhouse. The Nechako Valley Sporting Association offers rich programming using trails and shooting ranges at both recreational and competitive levels in biathlon and cross country skiing, The new clubhouse replaces an old shed which was rat infested, unheated and had no power and light. With new storage, office and event space, the building will provide the space needed to support not-only daily community use, but also the hosting of training …
Read MoreHolly Plato
Director, Communications and Marketing
Northern Development Initiative Trust
hollyp@northerndevelopment.bc.ca
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"I lease the kitchen from Branch # 102 and do all the Branch catering. With the roof upgrade I am able to book the hall and banquets without fear of having to cancel functions. The increased revenue will help the Branch meet their commitments to the community."
Lynn Gonvig, Owner and Operator, Lynn's KitchenThe Legion is home to a priceless collection of war memorabilia that is of great interest to veterans, the general public and school tours. Now that the roof has been upgraded, the branch no longer has to worry that it will be lost to water damage. The upgrade has also…
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