Two Prince Rupert School PACs gain funding from Provincial gaming fund distributions

The Minister of Municipal Affairs has released the latest list of School Parent Advisory Council's that will receive funding through a Community Gaming Grant, with two groups in Prince Rupert set to share in the funding distribution.

On Monday, Minister Anne Kang outlined the impact that the funding has at the local level and how some groups make use of the funding, with 11 million dollars to be distributed in the 2022-23.

“Learning, fun and growth also takes place outside the regular school curriculum, and parent advisory councils are key partners in keeping students and their families engaged and connected to those opportunities for enrichment. Community Gaming Grants to PACs and DPACs help fund everything from robotics and photography clubs to playground equipment and chess competitions, strengthening students’ lives and building on their school experience.” -- Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs. 

In the Prince Rupert area, two District Parent Advisory Councils shared in the funding:

Charles Hays Parent Advisory Council -- $11,560

Roosevelt Park Community School PAC -- $3,980

Across the Northwest the listing shows that 8 other communities shared in just over 105,000 dollars in funding, the breakdown as follows:

Burns Lake -- 2 schools -- $4,000
Fraser Lake --2 schools -- $8,480
Houston -- 2 schools -- $7,060
Kitimat -- 3 schools -- $9,024.16
New Hazelton -- 2 schools -- $9,680
Smithers -- 5 schools -- $29,520
Telkwa -- 1 school -- $2,600
Terrace -- 6 schools -- $35,410

How the money is divided up for each community can be reviewed here.

Further background on the funding program is available here.

More notes on Education across Northwest BC can be explored here.

Themes from the Legislature can be reviewed here.