Beetle Money for 100 Mile House

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100 Mile House, B.C. -  The Federal Conservatives are funding trail upgrades in 100 Mile House.

Kamloops - Thompson - Cariboo M.P. Cathy McLeod announced $191,500 for the development and upgrading of a trail system in the 100 Mile House area on behalf of Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification. The money is being provided by Western Economic Diversification Canada under the Community Economic Diversification, part of the federal Mountain Pine Beetle Program. 

"Our Government is taking action to assist communities that have been challenged by the Mountain Pine Beetle," said Mrs. McLeod. "This investment will support our local tourism industry and build a stronger economic foundation for the future." 

The District of 100 Mile House will assess existing trail systems, identify linkage opportunities, and undertake signage, mapping and promotional activities.  Officials hope linking community trails between 70 Mile House and Wells will provide social, recreational, and business opportunities to many communities in the Cariboo region. Project activities will include trail development and upgrading for a multi-purpose trail, updating trail mapping, improving trail signage, trail marketing, trail clean up, and establishing a trail maintenance program to ensure trail safety and sustainability.

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