The Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society Board of Directors approved $50,385 in grant funding for six new projects.

Francois Tchesinkut Recreation Commission was granted $25,000 toward renovations of the Francois Lake Hall. A heavily utilized community hall that has been in operation for almost a century, the hall is used year-round for live music events, charity events such as the Terry Fox Run, weddings, reunions and banquets. The project includes re-roofing the hall and adding canopy covering to the wheelchair access ramps.

The Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School Parent Advisory Council was approved $5,000 to replace the thirty-year-old score clock in the school gym. The new score clock will enable the school to reliably host league games, basketball tournaments, indoor soccer and floor hockey.

Fraser Lake Curling Club was granted $4,041 to assist with the installation of a Reverse Osmosis System in the newly renovated Fraser Lake Curling Rink. The new system will improve ice quality and allow the Club to provide optimal conditions throughout the season and during bonspiels.

Nechako View Senior Citizens Home Society received $6,844, Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce was granted $5,000 and Rip鈥檔 The North Bike Club received $4,500.