East Shore director: Tourism projects a focus in 2018

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has a few projects lined up for 2018.

East Shore Director Garry Jackman says there will be a focus on tourism related projects in his area.

He says that will tie into similar projects all across the region including updating a database of trails, recreation, and other outdoor points of interest.

Jackman says encouraging tourism is crucial for the economy.

He says agriculture in the area is doing well, a food policy council was created last year to look at growing and selling to local buyers.

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