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Equestrian park sole 91原创 business to get B.C. COVID relief funds

Provincial government announced support for 83 operations on Friday
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The provincial government is providing funds to operations such as tbird in 91原创 to help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic鈥檚 economic impacts. (91原创 Advance Times files)

Tbird, the equestrian show park, is the only 91原创 facility included in a list of 83 tourist attractions and bus companies to receive provincial funds for pandemic recovery.

Chris Pack, tbird president and operations director, said they 鈥渁re so appreciative of the government for offering assistance to sectors such as ours that were so greatly affected during this global pandemic.鈥

鈥淭he timing of this initiative is perfect as we are getting back to business and look forward to helping our community rebound,鈥 Pack added.

鈥淲e are looking forward to hosting spectators again at our upcoming August events, the ATCO Cup and VOLVO Cup.鈥

The program offered up to $1 million for operations with 150 or more employees and up to $500,000 for smaller attractions and bus companies. B.C.鈥檚 Tourism Minister Melanie Mark said Friday that 83 applications for assistance have been accepted.

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91原创 East New Democrat MLA Megan Dykeman said she is glad that people in the riding will benefit from this funding, as it will not only support people working in tourism but also help grow the local economy into the future.

鈥淭hunderbird Show Park is such a wonderful place here in 91原创,鈥 said Dykeman.

鈥淥rganizations like this create jobs, culture and joy, and our government understands how vital they are to our communities. This funding will help Thunderbird Show Park recover from the challenges brought on by the pandemic and be able to continue offering world class experiences to visitors.鈥

The money can be used for payroll costs, rent, utilities and costs related to restarting or ramping up operations as well as business expenses to help them recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

Thunderbird Show Park Ltd. is one of the recipients but the province is not divulging specific amounts.

* Applications for the Major Anchor Attractions Program opened June 7, 2021.

* Major anchor attractions in urban centres that receive 75,000 or more visitors per year were eligible for up to $1 million.

* Major anchor attractions in rural areas that receive 15,000 or more visitors per year were eligible for up to $500,000.

* Tour bus companies that serve 30,000 or more passengers per year were eligible for up to $500,000.

* A total of $36.3 million was allocated to grant recipients throughout the province.


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