City provides letter of support to FSJ Soccer Club for B.C. gaming grant

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The city has provided a letter of support to the Fort St. John Soccer Club for its BC Gaming Grant Application. 

During the June 8th City of Fort St. John council meeting, city staff attached a letter from Mayor Lilia Hansen to the Fort St. John Soccer Club for a grant application to the provincial government’s Community Gaming Grant program. 

The program allocates commercial gambling grant revenues to non-profit organizations to support ongoing programs and the completion of capital projects that will benefit communities throughout B.C. 

In her letter, Hansen said: “The funds awarded will allow the club to continue providing access to competitive and recreational soccer in the north peace area.” 

She added that this organization “champions” human connection, diversity, fair play and personal athletic advancement. 

“Its work supports the fulfillment of [the] council’s objective to provide and support robust, affordable and accessible wellness and recreation opportunities,” the letter reads. 

“The City of Fort St. John considers the work of this organization to be an invaluable contribution to our community.” 

The letter said the council is pleased to provide this letter of support and wishes the Fort St. John Soccer Club success in its application for a Community Gaming Grant. 

To read the full letter, see below.