Quesnel, B.C. –  West Fraser Timber has donated 1 million dollars to the Multi Centre Fund raising campign in Quesnel.

 

The money will go towards the Multi‐Centre fundraising campaign for a new ice and theatre complex in Downtown Quesnel.

 

“On behalf of City Council, I thank West Fraser for their long‐time dedication to our community,” said

Quesnel Mayor Mary Sjostrom. "I also thank our fundraising committee and the corporate fundraising

team for their extraordinary efforts throughout this process.

This is an exciting announcement that gets us closer to our goal. We now look to others in the community, both corporate and individuals, to help us realize our dream of constructing an outstanding sport and art facility for the benefit of all our residents.”

 

“We sincerely thank West Fraser for supporting this important project for our North Cariboo residents,”

said CRD Vice‐Chair Ted Armstrong. “This contribution shows West Fraser’s commitment to our

community and region. They continue to prove they are a great corporate citizen and a pillar of our

communities.

 

This is just one more example of what can be accomplished when local governments,

industry and communities work together.”

 

The funding contribution from West Fraser includes an initial $500,000 contribution, plus another

$500,000 to match local fundraising efforts, including the seat sale campaign and the North Cariboo

Nature mural campaign. More information about these programs will be announced in the coming weeks.