The Prince George Construction Association raised $11,200 at its annual Christmas party to support the local seniors' community, local charities and the Prince George Hospice House.
This is the 12th year the construction association has held a fundraiser at their Christmas party. The first year $950 was raised for a Needy Family Campaign, and the amount has increased each year.
This year, the following charities are recipients for the association's fundraising dollars: Seniors Tea, PGCA Denture & Assistive Device Fund for Seniors, Christian Life Centre, St. Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army, Food Hampers for Seniors, Goodie Trays for residents at Alward Place, Laurier Manor, Parkside and Rainbow Lodge Intermediate Care Homes, Prince George Hospice House, and Healthiest Babies Possible Program.
"The commitment and dedication of our members supporting our annual Christmas fundraiser is outstanding. It really demonstrates the positive impact the construction industry has on our community" says Rosalind Thorn, president of the association. "Their generosity not only assists people at Christmas time but throughout the entire year."
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B.C. exports to international markets have increased 14 per cent to $23.8 billion in the first 10 months of the year, led by forest and energy products, according to figures from Statistics Canada.
Energy products are up by 18 per cent, while forestry products are up by 19 per cent.
Agricultural and fishing products are up by two per cent, and industrial goods are up by 22 per cent.
Consumer goods are up by five per cent.
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Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. reports that it has submitted an application to the province to begin production at its Bonanza Ledge property near Wells, south of Prince George.
The 60-day review of the Bonanza Ledge Application ends Jan. 29, 2011. If approved, the Company says it is prepared to begin development and gold production.
The application is for a 70,000 tonne per year open pit operation.
The ore would be trucked to the Company's QR Mill near Quesnel by existing highway and forest service roads.
No new infrastructure is required to support the operation.
The QR Mill is a 900 tonne per day facility currently in production.
