38 Years Ago (1980): The provincial government dispensed over $28,000 in grants from lottery funds and provincial programs to recreation areas in the South Cariboo since January of 1980. The largest single grant was given to the 70 Mile House Community Club on April 17. It allotted $16, 792.16 for the construction of the 70 Mile House Community Hall, under the funds created by the Recreation Facilities Fund Grant. The Canim Lake Farmers Institute received $8,000 from the lottery fund in Feb. 18.
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