VICTORIA – Katrine Conroy was sworn into the Legislature virtually today as the newly re-elected BC New Democrat MLA for Kootenay West following an historic election. The 57 new BC NDP members were sworn in as part of part of British Columbia’s 42nd Parliament, all …
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NELSON – New Democrat MLAs Michelle Mungall and Katrine Conroy say that people throughout southern British Columbia will have access to new job opportunities and enhanced outdoor recreation spaces in their backyards, thanks to over $2.6 million in provincial grants …
Kootenay MLAs welcome grants for wildfire education and preparation
CASTLEGAR – New Democrat MLAs Katrine Conroy and Michelle Mungall are welcoming nearly $2 million in provincial grants to assist communities in the Southeast Fire Centre in preparing for wildfires. “This is a great opportunity for rural communities to develop solutions …
Local MLA Katrine Conroy welcomes funding for capital projects in Kootenay West
CASTLEGAR- New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy is welcoming $31,500 in capital project funding for two community organizations in Castlegar and Rossland. One $17,000 grant will go to the Castlegar Sculpturewalk Society to support sculpture infrastructure upgrades throughout the city. Another …
MLA Conroy welcomes funding for local public safety organizations
CASTLEGAR – New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy is welcoming $263,900 in funding for five not-for-profit organizations in the West Kootenays. The organizations, which provide public safety services, are receiving funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. “Everyone involved in these organizations puts …
Local MLA Katrine Conroy welcomes funding for sport, arts, and culture in Kootenay West
CASTLEGAR – New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy is welcoming $398,300 to benefit 28 sport, arts, and culture organizations in Kootenay West. “These grants are going to some great local organizations,” said MLA Conroy. “The groups benefiting from this funding help create opportunities for …
Local MLA Katrine Conroy welcomes over $91,000 for students in Kootenay West
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy is welcoming over $91,000 in Community Gaming Grant funding to Parent Advisory Councils to benefit students in Kootenay West. “This is great news for parents and students in the Kootenays,” said Conroy, MLA …
Local MLA Katrine Conroy welcomes support for community counselling in the Kootenays
CASTLEGAR – New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy is welcoming funding to provide greater access to low and no-cost mental health and substance use supports in the Kootenays. Circle of Indigenous Nations Society based in Castlegar is receiving a grant to …
Local MLA Katrine Conroy welcomes BC Arts Council funding for Castlegar and Trail
CASTLEGAR – New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy is welcoming $32,000 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program to support local artists in Castlegar and Trail. This round of funding is part of the government’s commitment to doubling investment in …
Local MLA welcomes world-class accessible cycling trails for the Kootenays
NAKUSP – New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy says that people with disabilities will have more opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation and adventure in the region thanks to government job creation funding. “People with disabilities can face barriers that prevent them …