Linda Larson (centre), the MLA for Boundary-Similkameen was in Osoyoos on Monday morning to hand out a cheque for $403,000 to Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff. Also on hand was Osoyoos councillor Mike Campol. The money from the provincial government is the latest instalment in Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) funding handed out to 14 resort municipalities across B.C. The money will be used to promote tourism and improve tourism-related infrastructure. (Keith Lacey photo)
The Town of Osoyoos will receive more than $400,000 to help support projects that help tourism infrastructure and amenities.
Linda Larson, the MLA for Boundary-Similkameen, made the announcement late last week that the Town of Osoyoos will receive $403,692 in Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) funding.
Osoyoos is one of 14 resort municipalities in British Columbia to receive RMI funding, which is designed to promote the tourism sector and allow these communities to improve infrastructure.
The Liberal government is providing a total of $10.5 million to 14 eligible communities and is extending the RMI program for another year to the end of 2017. Municipalities eligible for RMI funding are Fernie, Golden, Harrison Hot Springs, Invermere, Kimberley, Osoyoos, Radium Hot Springs, Revelstoke, Rossland, Sun Peaks, Tofino, Ucluelet, Valemount and Whistler.
Osoyoos has been participating in the RMI program since 2008. The town has spent RMI funding on numerous projects that expand recreational opportunities and encourage visitors to return to the community, including upgrading Gyro Park and the marina.
KEITH LACEY
Osoyoos Times
