The City of Fernie has allocated nearly $12,000 to help programs, services and projects in the community.
The Ghostrider Adventure Camp Foundation is being given $1,500 to support two at-risk children to attend a one-week camp at no cost.
$2,000 will go to the Elk Valley Youth Pride Project to increase youth programs and the Fernie Volleyball Club is getting $3,000 for a fabric sail shade for the outdoor beach volleyball courts.
Other programs receiving funds are the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy ($1,712.58), Fernie Elks Lodge ($2,000) and the Joan Delich Kindergym Society ( $1,500).
Applications totalled over $18,000 and were evaluated by the Discretionary Grants Committee.
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