COMMUNITY RECEIVES GRANT MONEY

Crystal Meth

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) and Sechelt First Nation
are among the organizations to receive grant money for programs to
combat the use of crystal meth. More than 160 organizations will share
in the nearly $2 million in provincial grant funds, providing
communities and First Nations' groups with seed money to help foster a
response to crystal meth at a local level.

Solicitor General John Les made the funding announcement at a press
conference in Victoria Wed-nesday morning. The Sechelt First Nation
will receive $10,000 for a one-day workshop and feast with
participation from Vancouver Coastal Health, School District No. 46,
Ministry of Children and Family Development, Ministry of Human
Resources, police and probation officers.

The SCRD will receive $30,000 to use for activities that will include
an educational campaign, capacity building and other activities,
according to a press release.

"The response has been overwhelming and demonstrates the desire by
British Columbians to take positive action against the use and
production of the drug in our province," said Les in the news release.
"There are now 190 communities and First Nations groups that have
created local programs aimed at educating and raising awareness about
the dangers of crystal meth use."