BC Northern's Charitable Giving
Post-Secondary Scholarships:
BC Northern has annually donated $4000.00 to the University of Northern British Columbia for 4- $1000.00 awards since 1995.
BC Northern has annually donated $1000.00 to the Thompson Rivers University for 1- $1000.00 award since 2005.
For several years, BC northern has co-sponsored All Candidates Forums for the Municipal, Provincial, and Federal Elections in the following communities:
- 100 Mile House
- Quesnel
- Williams Lake
- Burns Lake
- Fort Nelson
- Fort St. James
- Fort St. John
- Prince George
- Vanderhoof
- Prince Rupert
- Smithers
- Terrace
- Port Edward
- Telkwa
2016 -50th Anniversary Donations:
- Prince George:
The Fraser Fort George Regional District agents donated $10,000 to the City of Prince George to install a mural on a downtown parkade. The mural is a gift to the City to celebrate the BC Northern Real Estate Board's 50th Anniversary. The mural is located at the Plaza Parkade in downtown Prince George at the corner of 5th Avenue and Queensway. Here is a picture of the mural:
- 100 Mile House:
100 Mile House members donated a picnic shelter which has a plaque and sign acknowledging BC Northern's 50th Anniversary. Here are pictures of the picnic shelter:
- Quesnel:
Quesnel members donated a framed picture to the City of Quesnel at the AGM on March 11, 2016. Below are two pictures of that donation:
Quesnel members also bought 4 seats at the West Fraser Centre and Arena. Here is a picture of the new arena:
- Terrace/Kitimat:
Terrace/Kitimat members bought a park bench which has a plaque acknowledging BC Northern's 50th Anniversary. Here are two pictures of the park bench:
- Prince Rupert:
Prince Rupert members purchased a memorial bench which has a plaque that acknowledges BC Northern's 50th Anniversary. Here is a picture of the bench:
- Smithers:
Smithers members donated $1500.00 to Access Smithers. BC Northern has a bench with a plaque that acknowledges BC Northern's 50th Anniversary. Here is a picture of the bench:
- Fort St. John:
Fort St. John members donated $4530.00 to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation. The donation will help towards the purchase of a vein viewer for the Fort St. John Hospital. To learn more about the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation, click HERE. A picture of the Fort St. John 50th Anniversary Legacy Project Committee and their donation cheque is below:
Click HERE to view the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation newsletter article about the donation.
- Vanderhoof:
Vanderhoof members donated $765.00 to the Nechako View Senior Citizens Home.
BC Northern's Regional District's Donations:
Fraser Fort George Region (Prince George, McBride, MacKenzie,Valemount) Donations:
2022:
The Fraser Fort George Regional District members made the following donations:
- PG Council of Seniors- $1000.00
- Elizabeth Fry Society- $950.00
- Ron Brent- $1000.00
- Salvation Army- $1000.00
- United Way-$1000.00
- Share Hope- $734.00
2021:
The Fraser Fort George Regional District members made the following donations:
- PG Council of Seniors- $1150.00
- PG Community Foundation- $1500.00
- Luvs Northern Animal Rescue- $2000.00
- Kyle's Kindness- $1100.00
- United Way-$2500.00
- Two Rivers Gallery:
In 2020, the Fraser Fort George Regional District members made a donation of $700.00 to the Two Rivers Gallery.
- Elizabeth Fry Society:
In 2020, the Fraser Fort George Regional District members made a donation of $1000.00 to the Elizabeth Fry Society.
- Prince George Hospice Society:
In 2020, the Fraser Fort George Regional District members made a donation of $1000.00 to the Prince George Hospice Society.
- Saint Vincent de Paul:
In 2020, the Fraser Fort George Regional District members made a donation of $1000.00 to the Saint Vincent de Paul.
- Hart Pioneer Center:
In 2020, the Fraser Fort George Regional District members made a donation of $1000.00 to the Hart Pioneer Center.
- United Way of Northern BC:
In 2020, the Fraser Fort George Regional District members made a donation of $1500.00 to the United Way of Northern BC.
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United Way of Northern BC:
In 2019, the Fraser Fort George Regional District members made a donation of $1000.00 to the United Way of Northern BC.
- Prince George Community Policing Victim Services:
In 2017, the Fraser Fort George Regional District members made a donation of $500.00 to the Prince George Community Policing Victim Services. Here is a picture of Max, a victim services dog:
- Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation:
Fraser Fort George members donated $250.00 in 2006 and $100.00 in 2013 to the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation's Festival of Trees.
- Hart Winter Club:
In 2015, Fraser Fort George members donated $1700.00 to the Hart Winter Club.
- Prince George Search and Rescue:
In 2015, Fraser Fort George members donated $1700.00 to the Prince George Search and Rescue.
- Salvation Army:
In 2012 and 2013, Fraser Fort George members donated $500.00 to the Salvation Army.
- Prince George Hospice Society:
In 2013, Fraser Fort George members donated $500.00 to the Prince George Hospice Society.
- Friends of Children
In 2009,Fraser Fort George members donated $5,225.00 to the Friends of Children charity.
Bulkey Valley, North Coast, and Kitimat Stikine Region (Smithers and Area, Prince Rupert, Terrace, and Kitimat) Donations:
2022:
The Prince Rupert members made the following donation:
- Rupert Society for Refuge Support- $324.00
The Vanderhoof members made the following donation:
- Kin Club of Vanderhoof- $360.00
2021:
The Terrace/Kitimat members made the following donations:
- Northern Animal Rescue Alliance- $900.00
- Kitimat Humane Society- $700.00
The Prince Rupert members made the following donation:
- Salvation Army- $500.00
The Smithers/Houston members made the following donation:
- Salvation Army- $1300.00
The Burns Lake members made the following donation:
- Special Olympics BC- $200.00
The Vanderhoof/Fort St. James members made the following donation:
- Neighbourlink Vanderhoof- $550.00
- Helping Hands of Terrace Society:
In 2020, the Terrace/Kitimat agents made a donation of $574.50 to the Helping Hands of Terrace Society.
- Kimmunity Angels Society:
In 2020, the Terrace/Kitimat agents made a donation of $574.50 to the Kimmunity Angels Society.
- Acropolis Manor:
In 2020, the Prince Rupert agents made a donation of $350.00 to the Acropolis Manor.
- Kinette Club of Vanderhoof:
In 2020, the Vanderhoof agents made a donation of $288.00 to the Kinette Club of Vanderhoof.
- Kinette Club of Vanderhoof:
In 2018, the Vanderhoof agents made a donation of $358.06 to the Kinette Club of Vanderhoof.
- Roosevelt Elementary School:
In 2018, the Prince Rupert agents made a donation of $537.00 to the Roosevelt Elementary School.
- North Coast Transition Society:
In 2017, the Prince Rupert members presented a $693.00 cheque to the North Coast Transition Society. Here is a picture of the donation being presented:
- Salvation Army:
In 2016, Terrace members donated $300.00 to the Salvation Army.
- Prince Rupert Wildlife Rehab Shelter:
In 2016, the Prince Rupert members presented a $1,028.00 cheque to the Prince Rupert's Wildlife Rehab Shelter. For more information on this facility, click HERE.
- Field of Faith Foundation:
Terrace and Kitimat members donated $1000.00 in 2016 and $134.00 in 2014 to the Field of Faith Foundation. To see the good that this foundation has brought to the community, click HERE.
- Kitimat Community Foundation:
In 2014, Kitimat members donated $134 to the Kitimat Community Foundation.
Cariboo Region (Quesnel, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake) Donations:
- Quesnel SPCA:
In 2021, the Quesnel agents made a donation of $750.00 to the Quesnel SPCA.
- Central Cariboo Search and Rescue:
In 2021, the Wiliams Lake agents made a donation of $250.00 to the Central Cariboo Search and Rescue.
- Loaves and Fishes Outreach:
In 2021, the 100 Mile House agents made a donation of $600.00 to the Loaves and Fishes Outreach.
- Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre:
In 2021, the 100 Mile House agents made a donation of $600.00 to the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre.
- South Cariboo Health Foundation:
In 2021, the 100 Mile House agents made a donation of $600.00 to the South Cariboo Health Foundation.
- South Cariboo Health Foundation:
In 2020, the 100 Mile House agents made a donation of $1292.00 to the South Cariboo Health Foundation.
- Women's Contact Society:
In 2020, the Williams Lake agents made a donation of $500.00 to the Women's Contact Society.
- Williams Lake Hospice Society:
In 2020, the Williams Lake agents made a donation of $500.00 to the Williams Lake Hospice Society.
- Salvation Army:
In 2020, the Quesnel agents made a donation of $503.00 to the Salvation Army.
- South Cariboo Health Foundation:
In 2018, The 100 Mile House agents made a donation of $886.68 to the South Cariboo Health Foundation.
- Quesnel Good Cheer:
In 2017, Quesnel members donated $948.00 to the Quesnel Good Cheer.
- Women's Contact Society:
In 2016, Williams Lake members donated $540.00 to the Women's Contact Society.
- Salvation Army:
In 2008, Williams Lake members donated $181.50 to the Salvation Army for the Christmas Cheer Fund.
- Quesnel Child Development Centre:
In 2013, Quesnel members donated $491.73 to the Quesnel Child Development Centre.
- Quesnel Good Cheer:
In 2007, Quesnel members donated $230.00 to the Quesnel Good Cheer.
Peace River/Fort Nelson-Liard Region (Fort St. John and Fort Nelson) Donations:
- Salvation Army:
In 2021, The Fort St. John/Fort Nelson agents made a donation of $2100.00 to the Salvation Army.
- Salvation Army:
In 2020, The Fort St. John/Fort Nelson agents made a donation of $851.00 to the Salvation Army.
- Fort Nelson Hospital & Healthcare Foundation:
In 2020, The Fort St. John/Fort Nelson agents made a donation of $800.00 to the Fort Nelson Hospital & Healthcare Foundation.
Board Donations:
- 2021 Donations
- Prince George Ringette Association:
Each year from 2010-2022, BC Northern donated $550.00 to the Prince George Ringette Association.
- Canadian Red Cross:
In 2021, BC Northern donated $5,000.00 to the Canadian Red Cross for the 2021 BC Fire Relief Fund.
- 2020 Donations:
- Canadian Cancer Society:
In 2019, BC Northern donated $5,000.00 to the Canadian Cancer Society for the Kordyban Lodge.
- Prince George Chamber of Commerce:
In 2019, BC Northern donated $3,000.00 to the Prince George Chamber of Commerce for their TrueNorth Business Development Forum.
- Prince George Chamber of Commerce:
In 2018, BC Northern donated $2,000.00 to the Prince George Chamber of Commerce for their TrueNorth Business Development Forum.
- Canadian Red Cross:
In 2018, BC Northern donated $5,000.00 to the Canadian Red Cross for the 2018 BC Fire Relief Fund.
- Canadian Red Cross:
In 2017, BC Northern donated $10,000.00 to the Canadian Red Cross for the 2017 BC Fire Relief Fund.
Northern BC Housing Conference:
In 2016, BC Northern sponsored a Coffee Break at the Northern BC Housing Conference for $1000.00.
- Wellness in Northern BC (WINBC):
In 2016, BC Northern made a $10,000.00 contribution to assist with capacity building and sustainable approaches to the development of Healthy communities in northern BC.
- Donation for Fort McMurray:
In 2016, BC Northern donated $1000.00 to the Canadian REALTORS® Care Foundation for relief efforts in Fort McMuray.
- UNBC Athletics Adopt-A-Timberwolf Program:
In 2016, BC Northern contributed to the Adopt-A-Timberwolf Program with a donation of $300.00.
- North Central Local Government Association:
From 2007-2013, BC Northern donated a total of $13,000.00 to the North Central Local Government Association.
- Kordyban Lodge:
From 2010-2014, BC Northern made a $50,000.00 donation to help fi ght cancer in our region by sponsoring one of the Kordyban Lodge guest rooms in Prince George.
Click HERE for more information.