The Northern Development Initiative Trust has approved some cash for a new arena to be builtĀ in Hazelton.
The UpperĀ Skeena Recreation Centre now has an extra $250,000 worth of funds.
Around four million dollars has already been pledged for the new facility which will sitĀ next to the now condemned Ken Trombley Memorial Arena.
District of New Hazelton Mayor Gail Lowery says NDIT’s grantĀ is a criticallyĀ important contribution to the buildingĀ of a much neededĀ rec centre for the Hazeltons.
Village of Hazelton Mayor Alice Maitland says this investment will advance the campaign efforts and assist in addressing employment and economic development issues.