| February 01, 2012 NEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ABORIGINAL LEARNERS IN ABBOTSFORD Aboriginal learners from Abbotsford have new opportunities for skills training thanks to the Aboriginal Training for Employment Program (ATEP). An investment of $489,050 will support learners from across the Fraser Valley who are served by the Métis Nati January 24, 2012 Canada and British Columbia Partner to Deliver on Flood Mitigation Priority The City of Abbotsford has received $890,000 for the Barrowtown Pump Station Electrical and Control Systems upgrade project. Abbotsford is now better prepared for flood emergencies thanks to a joint investment by the Governments of Canada and British Colu January 20, 2012 STATEMENT ON CLBC Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen issued this statement on yesterday's announcement from Premier Christy Clark and Minister Stephanie Cadieux for $40 million in new funding for people with developmental disabilities. January 10, 2012 ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS GET BOOST Adult learners around the Fraser Valley will get help to improve their literacy and numeracy skills thanks to funding through the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP). An investment of $92,797 will support three projects in communities around the regio January 03, 2012 NEWCOMERS TO ABBOTSFORD TO RECEIVE SETTLEMENT SERVICES Newcomers to Abbotsford will receive enhanced immigrant settlement services to help them settle into their new lives and gain employment through $896,341 in funding for the Abbotsford Community Services Society. This funding is part of a $20.3 million ann December 09, 2011 NEW DRIVEBC CAMS MAKE BORDER CROSSING A BREEZE Two new DriveBC web cameras have gone live in Abbotsford. These cameras will provide travellers heading to the Huntington/Sumas border crossing with a real-time snapshot of traffic volumes and road and weather conditions. December 07, 2011 NO MONKEYING AROUND: MORE FUNDING FOR SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) at three Abbotsford public schools are receiving a total of $48,950 in reimbursements for playground equipment. The funding is part of $2.4 million to reimburse PACs throughout the province that recently purchased playgroun December 01, 2011 Abbotsford Gravel Sales Excels in Reclamation Abbotsford Gravel Sales Ltd. has been recognized for its outstanding achievements in reclamation, cementing B.C.’s reputation as a leader in sustainable resource development and environmental protection. November 29, 2011 Solicitor General honours Abbotsford Probation Officer Adult and youth corrections and probation officers from around the province were honoured at the Solicitor General’s annual Corrections Exemplary Service Medals award ceremony. November 25, 2011 Government Delivers on Jobs, Families and Open Government for the Fraser Valley To recap the large number of key accomplishments since the Legislative Assembly rose in June, the B.C. Liberal Government caucus has released the “Change That Works For You” website. November 18, 2011 ONE OF ABBOTSFORD’S FINEST HONOURED An Abbotsford police officer was honoured for his exemplary service last night at B.C.’s 31st annual Police Honours Night by Lieutenant Governor Steven Point and Solicitor General Shirley Bond. November 15, 2011 ABBOTSFORD RECEIVES FUNDING GRANT-IN-LIEU OF TAXES Today the Ministry of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government announced a $211,285 grant for Abbotsford in compensation for municipal property taxes. November 07, 2011 ABBOTSFORD’S CRIME PREVENTION HEROES Local crime prevention leaders from around the province were honoured at the annual Solicitor General Community Safety and Crime Prevention Awards. Among those honoured were Sgt. Mike Novakowski, Const. Davin Turner and Const. Mark Zawadsky of the Abbotsf October 26, 2011 ABBOTSFORD RESIDENTS RECEIVE EDUCATION AWARDS Two Abbotsford residents are recipients of BC Housing
Education Awards that will help them further their education, achieve
their goals and improve their lives. September 12, 2011 Third phase of B.C.’s Intersection Safety Camera program goes live Today, the provincial government, police and ICBC announced that the third phase of B.C.’s upgraded Intersection Safety Camera (ISC) program has gone live across the province – including one camera located in Abbotsford. September 02, 2011 Abbotsford schools benefit from $8 million for playgrounds Students at six public schools in Abbotsford will soon have the opportunity to explore a brand-new playground, as Premier Christy Clark announced today $8 million over two years to support new, upgraded or replaced school playgrounds in the province. July 08, 2011 Second phase of B.C.’s Intersection Safety Camera program goes live Today, the provincial government, police and ICBC announced that the second phase of B.C.’s upgraded Intersection Safety Camera (ISC) program has gone live across the province. This includes a camera at Marshall Road and McCallum Road, which is one of t July 05, 2011 The Winning Ticket: Traffic Fines Benefit Abbotsford ABBOTSFORD – The Province is helping Abbotsford deliver essential services and keep families safe with a $1,919,236 grant from the Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF). June 13, 2011 HST SEEDS B.C.'S AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY Changes announced to the HST by Premier Christy Clark mean the tax will be fairer on families while allowing industries like agriculture to continue to operate under the more efficient system. June 02, 2011 Lucky Twelve: Latest Gaming Grants Land on Abbotsford ABBOTSFORD – Twelve organizations in Abbotsford and Mission will share $354,790 in the latest round of gaming grants announced today by the provincial government. May 12, 2011 Health Services in Abbotsford Get Healthier ABBOTSFORD – Future health professionals training at the University of the Fraser Valley will receive $146,796 to renew and replace health education equipment. May 04, 2011 BELOVED STÓ:LŌ ANCESTOR VISITS ABBOTSFORD ABBOTSFORD – A First Nations historical artifact that was lost to its rightful owners for over 100 years has been returned to Canada. April 07, 2011 Major Provincial Funding For Abbotsford ABBOTSFORD – The Province has granted $1,312,125 to Abbotsford as part of a $63.8 million funding infusion to help communities with their spending priorities. April 04, 2011 Boost in Gaming Grants for Abbotsford Groups ABBOTSFORD – A total of $392,415 in community gaming grants will support 59 non-profit community organizations in Abbotsford. March 23, 2011 Funding Boost Eases Transition to Full-Day Kindergarten ABBOTSFORD – Twelve licensed child-care providers in Abbotsford will share a bonus of $9,392.81 this Spring March 03, 2011 Families Get Gaming Grant Support in Social Services ABBOTSFORD – Community gaming grant funding totalling $1,117,749 will go to support 59 Abbotsford and Mission human and social service community organizations. | |
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