Prince George, B.C. – The town of Mackenzie has been given a financial boost to its efforts to host the Northern B.C. Winter Games

The Regional District of Fraser Fort George has  approved a $15 thousand dollar sponsorship for the games which are set to be held February 12^th to 15^th in Mackenzie.

The games can provide a significant financial boost to host communities. In the past, the economic benefits have been estimated to be anywhere from $556 thousand ( Kitimat games) to a high of $850 thousand ( Prince Rupert ).