Christina Lake fire rescue boat campaign raises over $72,000
A community-wide fundraising drive to buy a purpose-built fire rescue boat for Christina Lake in British Columbia has surpassed $72,000. Major contributions include $10,000 from the Christina Lake Fire Fighter Society, $10,000 from FortisBC, $3,000 from the Grand Forks Elks, and a grant from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary’s Area C Grant‑in‑Aid program for advertising and public‑awareness efforts.
The Christina Lake Rotary Club’s 50/50 raffle, launched on July 1, has generated more than $8,700, while volunteers sell tickets at the Grand Forks Farmers’ Market, the Christina Lake Market and local businesses. Committee chair Ray Kroll said the response “exceeds expectations,” and organizers continue to seek the remaining funds needed to purchase the specialized rescue vessel for one of the province’s busiest recreational lakes.
Entities: Christina Lake · Christina Lake Fire Fighter Society · FortisBC · Grand Forks Elks · Ray Kroll
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The Christina Lake Fire Fighter Society donated $10,000 to the campaign.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary’s Area C Grant‑in‑Aid program provided funding for advertising and public‑awareness efforts.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Committee chair Ray Kroll said community response exceeded expectations.
- [● 4 SOURCES] FortisBC contributed $10,000 to the fundraising effort.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The campaign aims to purchase a specialized fire rescue vessel for Christina Lake, one of British Columbia’s busiest recreational lakes.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Christina Lake Rotary Club’s 50/50 raffle has raised more than $8,700.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Grand Forks Elks donated $3,000 to the campaign.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The fundraising campaign for a purpose-built fire rescue boat at Christina Lake has raised over $72,000.