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Castlegar arts and sports groups receive $200,000 in gaming grants

Local groups benefit from provincial funding stream
Betsy Kline
Betsy Kline
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Selkirk Challengers Gymnastics Club was one of the recipients of provincial gaming grants. Athletes Lily Garthe (left) and Adriana Wilson (right) are pictured here along with head coach Rhonda Saunders (middle). Photo: Submitted by Selkirk Challengers

A number of local sports, arts and culture organizations are receiving a funding boost through provincial gaming grants.

More than $400,000 was distributed to 20 organizations in the Kootenay West riding. The funding is part of over $43 million distributed across British Columbia. The Community Gaming Grants program funnels revenue from commercial gaming operations to not-for-profit organizations.

Castlegar recipients:

Castlegar Sculpturewalk — $14,400

Kootenay Gallery of Art — $15,000

SQx Danza — $80,000

Castlegar Minor Hockey — $35,000

Castlegar Hockey Society — $15,000

Castlegar Skating Club — $20,000

Selkirk Challengers Gymnastics Club — $16,200

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Betsy Kline

About the Author: Betsy Kline

After spending several years as a freelance writer for the Castlegar News, Betsy joined the editorial staff as a reporter in March of 2015. In 2020, she moved into the editor's position.
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