The Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe will explore a partnership with the proponent of the Frosst Creek Hydro project thanks to a $43,854 investment through the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund.

As part of the Province’s over $80-million investment in emergency preparedness and public safety, MLA for Chilliwack-Hope Laurie Throness has announced a number of flood prevention projects for the region on behalf of Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto.

As part of the Province’s recent investment of over $80 million in emergency preparedness and public safety, plans for major flood prevention projects were announced today.

Chilliwack will receive $150,420 in BikeBC funding this year for the Industrial Way bicycle lanes from Old Orchard to Progress Way.

The B.C. government is providing $73,500 to two organizations to help manage invasive plants in the Chilliwack area.

Students in the Chilliwack School District will benefit from over $2.6 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects, classroom supplies and new school buses, MLA John Martin announced on behalf of Education Minister Mike Bernier.

Chilliwack is receiving federal-provincial investment in critical clean water and wastewater infrastructure, announced John Martin, MLA for Chilliwack, and Laurie Throness MLA for Chilliwack-Hope, behalf of Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender.

Building on the economic benefits and jobs created by getting to yes on major projects and provincial investments in infrastructure, Chilliwack MLA John Martin announced immediate investments and a long-term action plan outlined in B.C.’s rural economic development strategy that will create jobs and economic opportunities in Chilliwack.

Students from the rapidly growing south-side community of Chilliwack will benefit from a new eight classroom addition at Promontory Heights Elementary Community school, thanks to a joint $6.1-million contribution from the Province and the Chilliwack School District.