Gaming Revenue Grant Money Handed Out In PG

Saturday, March 14, 2009 01:05 PM

Prince George - The B.C. government is awarding over $140,000 in gaming

grant revenue to three Prince George non-profit groups to help upgrade or renovate their facilities.

St. Francis of Assissi Conference of St. Vincent de Paul will receive over $23,000 to do window upgrades in order to reduce heating costs at its drop-in centre.

The Cerebral Palsy Association of Prince George and District will receive $100,000 to renovate the child development centre and upgrade of access. Beaverly Community Association will receive $21,000 to resurface its community skating rink.

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Posted by: DPJ on March 14 2009 3:24 PM

Congratulations to these fine organizations.

Posted by: Palopu on March 14 2009 8:12 PM

Ahhhh; Good old gaming revenue. The Casino's and Bingo in this area bring in approx $40 Million in gross revenue, every year.

There must be one hell of a lot of people in this area that have lost their life savings, plus,plus,plus, since this Casino started.

Posted by: faithfulreader on March 14 2009 10:34 PM

It's about time. I am not impressed with the terrible odds that are offered in the casinos in B.C. I do not go to our local casino unless I'm willing to part with my offering.

Posted by: Andyfreeze on March 15 2009 10:28 AM

Well said Palopu!
I am continually amazed that any government would even consider being involved in something so destructive to peoples lives!

Posted by: Eagleone on March 16 2009 1:36 PM

I'm surprised that any well meaning organization would accept money from such a contemptible and destructive source. Shame on them....