Community Futures Sun Country assisting with the delivery of the Mountain Pine Beetle Program
What is the Mountain Pine Beetle Program?
The Government of Canada announced the federal Mountain Pine Beetle Program in January 2007, with a commitment to invest $200 million in measures to address both the short-term and long-term impacts of the beetle infestation. The program is already supporting efforts to control the spread of the beetle, recover as much economic value as possible from the timber destroyed by the beetle, and protect forests and communities from the risk of wildfire.
What is the Community Economic Diversification Initiative?
The Community Economic Diversification Initiative is an important component of the federal Mountain Pine Beetle Program. It is a two-year federal contribution program aimed at helping to diversify the economic foundation of forest-dependent communities and contribute to their long-term stability.
Western Economic Diversification Canada will deliver the initiative on behalf of the federal government. Working with community leaders and other key stakeholders, the Department will invest over $33 million in projects that support economic growth, job creation and future sustainability of communities adversely affected by the widespread beetle infestation. For details please go to www.wd.gc.ca
Community Futures Sun Country has been contracted to facilitate the Kickstarting Tourism Project in Partnership with the Village of Ashcroft.
Some of the projects outlined in the proposal sent by the Village include designing and installing a historic theme sign system in downtown Ashcroft, SuperHost training, installation of historic photos on the Museum windows, installation of accessibility equipment at the Museum, as well as updating the signage along the Highway.
