Columbia Shuswap Regional District is receiving federal-provincial investment in critical clean water and wastewater infrastructure, announced Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap, on behalf of Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender.

Students in the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District will benefit from over $1.6 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects, classroom supplies and school buses, MLA Greg Kyllo announced on behalf of Education Minister Mike Bernier.

Salmon Arm Airport will receive $225,000 in funding from the B.C. Air Access Program this year for fuel system upgrades, announced MLA for Shuswap Greg Kyllo on behalf of Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone.

Building on the economic benefits and jobs created by getting to yes on major projects and provincial investments in infrastructure, Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo 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 Shuswap.

With more than $282,000 in funding from the B.C. Government, Community Futures Shuswap is setting out to create a new labour-market strategy for the region.

The B.C. government is providing more funding to help people gain work experience while contributing to an important community project.

As of Jan. 16, 2017, British Columbians looking to purchase their first home can apply to the B.C. Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership program, which helps first-time homebuyers create secure and stable futures for their families through home ownership.

Students in the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District are connecting with skills and technology training development thanks to a $17,500 grant to the district from the Province’s Shoulder Tappers Program.