Tag: Rural budget administration committee

Request for grant from Fort St John Men’s Shed group denied by PRRD

A local charity’s request for funding to cover the costs of a permanent location for its members was rejected by the regional district’s rural budget administration committee.  

$2.8 million from pot of grants to be redistributed by PRRD

$2.8 million in unused funds will be returned to their respective rural electoral areas by the Peace River Regional District in the hopes of funding future improvements in the communities. 

Two fire departments in the Peace will receive equipment upgrades and repairs

Firefighters in Charlie Lake and Moberly Lake will receive safer equipment after the transfers of funds were approved by the Peace River Regional District’s rural budget committee.  
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