CASTLEGAR – New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy says students at Burton Elementary and Kinnaird Elementary will soon be playing on new accessible playgrounds, thanks to $165,000 each in provincial funding, along with $1,639,686 in school upgrades in SD20 and $2,118,966 in upgrades in SD8. “All kids love to play, and …
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KOOTENAYS – New Democrat MLAs Brittny Anderson and Katrine Conroy say people whose jobs were affected by COVID-19, and those in vulnerable or underrepresented groups, will be able to access new training and job opportunities to find their place as our economy recovers …
New agricultural land rules will support farming families, says NDP MLA Katrine Conroy
CASTLEGAR – New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy says new rules will add flexibility and increased housing options for a small secondary home in the Agricultural Land Reserve. The additional residence can be used for anything from housing extended family to …
Funding boost to local literacy programs will help people get the skills they need, say Southern Interior NDP MLAs
SOUTHERN INTERIOR – NDP MLAs Brittny Anderson, Katrine Conroy and Roly Russell say funding boost to community-based Indigenous, adult and family literacy programs will help people gain skills in reading, writing, math and digital literacy. “Reading had a huge impact …
NDP MLA Katrine Conroy says new, affordable rentals coming to West Kootenays
FRUITVALE – NDP MLA Katrine Conroy says 46 new, affordable rental homes are coming to West Kootenays for people with low to moderate incomes. “People across the Kootenays know how important housing is to their own, their neighbours’, and their community’s …
NDP MLA Katrine Conroy says new innovative projects in Kootenays will help tackle plastic waste and create local jobs
TRAIL – New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy says new funding for K-C Recycling in Trail and the Kootenay Outdoor and Environmental Learning Society (KOELS) in Rossland for new projects will help tackle plastic waste, support innovative technologies, and create local jobs. …
MLA Katrine Conroy says new electric school bus will drive SD20 forward
CASTLEGAR – New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy says students in School District 20 will be at the forefront of a zero-emission movement as one of the district’s new school buses is an electric vehicle. “People across our communities are concerned …
MLAs Anderson and Conroy welcome grants to protect community forests from wildfires
KOOTENAYS – Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson and Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy are welcoming grants for wildfire protection and mitigation to protect people and critical infrastructure near community forests. “Across the Kootenays, one of the biggest draws is that we get …
NDP MLA Katrine Conroy says funding for Kootenay West airports will support operators and jobs
CASTLEGAR – NDP MLA Katrine Conroy says funding for Kootenay West airports will help them stay open so people can travel for essential purposes and access the services they need. This support will ensure these companies are able to weather …
NDP MLAs Anderson and Conroy welcome new courses to boost career opportunities and economic recovery in the West Kootenays
CASTLEGAR & NELSON – New Democrat MLAs Brittny Anderson and Katrine Conroy say people in the West Kootenays will be able to re-skill or upskill to prepare for high-demand jobs, thanks to new micro-credential programs being offered at Selkirk College. The courses …