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High school students in northern B.C. have one more reason to consider a career in the trades with access to new shop class equipment. Northern Development Initiative Trust’s board of directors have approved a $250,000 grant for Project Shop Class (northern B.C.) – a program designed to replace and augment shop class equipment in high schools throughout the region. The grant was approved with support from all four of the Trust’s regional advisory committees as well as its board, and …

Village of Port Clements – Northern Development Initiative Trust has approved $10,742 to complete upgrades on the Port Clements Community Hall. The community hall has been the central gathering place for Port Clements residents, as well as those from all over Haida Gwaii for decades. Several upgrades will be made to the hall including the installation of insulation and vapor barriers above the ceiling and installing a high efficiency oil furnace to service the building. As well, the addition of two …

Funding approval represents the Trust’s 1,500th project since inception. Northern Development Initiative Trust’s board of directors has approved a $250,000 grant to support the development of the Northwest Regional Airport terminal expansion project. The project represents a significant expansion of the airport’s existing terminal building and includes: A larger customer check-in area A larger hold room to accommodate 230 passengers, 200 of which would be seated passengers New checked-bag drop off screening area Relocation of airline offices to allow better …

  Logan Lake – Logan Lake is an ideal community for attracting outdoor enthusiasts and campers from across the province. The community offers a pristine natural environment of mountains, lakes and forests, making Logan Lake the perfect destination for mountain biking, hiking, dirt biking and horseback riding. The Logan Lake Campground expansion is a much-needed foundation of support for the community in order to satisfy the increase of recreational tourism to the area. New picnic tables and fire pits will be …

Trust board of directors backs major investment in Fort St. John airport infrastructure August 15, 2014 Fort St. John – North Peace Regional Airport is expanding its parking facilities again to meet ongoing demand from increased passenger traffic. In July, Northern Development’s board of directors approved a $250,000 grant to support the expansion. Increased economic activity in the region, mostly related to the oil and gas sector, has continued to put pressure on the airport. Passenger traffic through the airport …

Post and beam structure will support local economic diversification August 14, 2014 Tumbler Ridge – The District of Tumbler Ridge has placed economic diversification near the top of its priority list as it moves forward with the development of a new tourist information centre. In July, Northern Development’s board of directors approved a $250,000 grant to support the development of a post and beam information and interpretive centre that will showcase the area’s local history and unique attractions. Tumbler Ridge, …