Castlegar settles on 2015 CBT grants

Sculpture Walk was the big winner in Castlegar city council’s recommendations for the disbursement of nearly $90,000 of this year’s CBT Community Initiatives funding.

The outdoor arts tour is set to get $18,500 from the CBT – well above any of the other 27 recipients.

Councillor Deb McIntosh says council has heard from many members of the community that Sculpture Walk is one initiative that is a true benefit to the city.

The group behind Castlegar’s outdoor Bike Park was allocated $12,000.

Other large grants were given to Kootenay Festival and Kootenay Gallery of Arts.

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