2025

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BC SPCA- Quesnel

$15,000.00

Shelter Kennel & Isolation Upgrades: Enhancing Safety and Welfare

To ensure the safety and well-being of the animals in our care, they upgraded their dog kennels, isolation room, and outdoor fencing. With the closure of the BC SPCA
North Cariboo Centre, keeping Quesnel' s animal shelter fully operational is more critical than ever. These improvements followed best practices in animal welfare and the
Code of Practice for Canadian Kennel Operations established by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.

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Nazko Valley Community Centre

$14,000.00

Unfinished Room Renovation

This project saw the beginning of a room renovation at the Nazko Valley Community Centre. A space was needed to host activities and events for the local community.
Funds from the Quesnel Community Foundation were used to complete the slab floor that was necessary before moving on to additional renovations. The next steps will include closing in and insulating the space.
This is a project that has sat for 20 years, but is now well on its way to being a functional community gathering space!

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Quesnel & District Community Arts Council

$14,000.00

Early Education Through Books

Each month Dolly Parton's Imagination Library mails a high quality, age-appropriate book to all registered children, addressed to them personally, at no cost to the childs family. Countless parents have shared how excited their child is when their new book arrives each month. Many groups and individuals work hard behind the scenes to make that special moment possible for each child. The local library provides the infrastructure of the core program including managing the secure central database for the Book Order System. The Arts Council incurs the cost of the program's administrative expenses,coordinates the monthly mailings, and works with partners to promote the program to organizations thatwork with eligible families.
Funds from the Quesnel Community Foundation have offset the cost of sending out the books to all registered participants this year.

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Cariboo Kart Racers

$10,000.00

Pit Wall Replacement Phase 2

This year the pit wall replacement project was completed. Phase 1 was finished in 2024 and Phase 2 was completed in Fall 2025. The project replaced the aging wooden pit wall that had been rebuilt twice and was in need of some sort of permanent replacement. Pre-cast concrete was chosen to create a permanent safety barrier between the track and the pits/spectator area. The improved safety measures enhance the usability of the track and enable a broader hosting of carting events.

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Gavin Lake Forest Education Society

$6,400.00

Grade 6 Outdoor Fall Program

For over 30 years, the Gavin Lake camp program hasprovided free-of-charge to all Grade 6 students in the Cariboo. In 2024 we hosted a total of 29 classes during the fall season. With support from the QCF, we hosted 13 classes from school district #28 Quesnel. We are anticipating similar numbers for 2025. All expenses are included: transportation, accommodation, food, instructor wages, and facility costs. We administrate the entire program making it run smoothly for all chaperons and teachers. Expert instructors supervise, lead, and teach the following: Forest Ecology, Archery, Canoeing, Orienteering, Aquatics, and hiking. It is a highlight for the classes, leading to stronger school communities and student leadership.

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Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association

$6,300.00

Restful Sleep for End-of-Life Care Companions

The goal of the project was to provide a quality experience for friends and family spending overnight visits with hospice residents. Being able to spend the night without having to take on the additional financial stress of accomodation allows visitors to devout all of their energy to their loved one.
Funds from Quesnel Community Foundation enabled the purchase of two sleeper-benches that fulfilled this goal.

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Cariboo Ski-Touring Club

$6,200.00

Hallis Lake Trail Sign Renewal

This project renewed all trail signs used at the Hallis Lake community recreation facility.  A total of 104 signs will be installed by the completion of the project: 64 trail direction signs, 20 map signs, 20 return to lodge direction signs.
The trail signs are key to an individual's safety and enjoyment while using the trails. They assist people in navigating their way around  75 km of groomed trails and 3 snowshoe trails.

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Quesnel Cobras Volleyball Club

$5,000.00

Volleyball Net System Replacement

The volleyball equipment at Correlieu Senior Secondary was in need of upgrade to improve functionality and safety. Replacing old equipment with modern alternatives enhanced player safety and enabled the Club and the school to host tournaments with other BC clubs. User groups and PE classes  also benefited.
Funds from Quesnel Community Foundation was used to support the purchase of one new system.  

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Nazko First Nation

$4,800.00

Healing Fires

The series of Healing Fires events will be a safe space for our community members and the unhoused community to come together and connect with vital community resources to aid them in their healing journey. Our Fires will offer traditional healing through prayer and a drumming ceremony, traditional food and community support services.

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Bouchie Lake Elementary PAC

$3,500.00

Volleyball Stanchions

Three new volleyball stanchions including 2 end posts and 1 center post were purchased. This enabled two courts to be used simultaneously in the Bouchie Lake Elementary School gymnasium. In the past there was only one usable court. This upgrade will positively impact participation in inter-school volleyball teams as well as regular PE classes.

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YMCA BC The Foundry

$3,000.00

Youth and Family Advisory Committee Apparel

Foundry's mission is to support youth in living a good life. Foundry provides integrated access to physical and sexual health, mental health, substance use support, social wellness, and peer support.
The project provided branded clothing for the Youth and Family Advisory Committee. This distinguished them in the community as part of gathering meaningful information from young people and families about what they want and need in community support services. This helped to design their service model  and support in ways unique to Quesnel.

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Pet Safe Coalition of Canada

$2,200.00

Office Equipment

This project aimed to equip our new office with essential tools to support our Missing Animal Response Programand Disaster Response efforts. This project included the purchase of a computer, printer, storage cabinet, signageand other office essentials to enhance efficiency in coordinating search efforts for lost pets and responding to emergencies. With the right equipment, we  improved data management, streamlined communication, and enhanced our ability to assist pet owners and communities in times of crisis.

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Barkerville Heritage Trust

$1,500.00

Richfield Courthouse Program Revitalization

The Richfield Courthouse in Barkerville has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic began, depriving visitors of a valuable educational experience. Initially, the closure was due to health requirements. It was later extended due to financial constraints as Barkerville had to reduce its living history interpretation staff. Now that Barkerville's interpretive team has adapted, they can begin reintroducing select programs, but doing so is often outside of Barkerville's current available budget. This project aimed to revitalize the Richfield Courthouse program in two key ways by revamping the courthouse re-enactment with current information and expanding the offering to include a walking tour along the Cariboo Waggon Road. To execute this project, Barkerville's team needed to construct and purchase new costumes and props and research and develop updated scripts with Indigenous consultation, and produce updated marketing material. By breathing new life into this historical program, Barkerville can provide visitors with an enriched educational experience.

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Friends of Bouchie-Milburn Society

$1,000.00

Cenotaph Upgrade- Bouchie Lake Century Family Recognition Project

The project had two components initially- for the cenotaph, raise the existing cairn at Six Mile Corner, add flags and a sponsorship plaque.The second component was the incorporation of of a Century Family Recognition Plaque to recognize both the Century Family Settler Families and Indigenous Communities.
Contributions from the Quesnel Community Foundation were used to provide flag poles and flags for the site.

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Q City Singers

$1,000.00

Riser Safety

The wooden riser structure used for performances did not have any back rails or kick plates to prevent members from falling or accidently stepping off. Funds from the Quesnel Community Foundation were used to install these modifications to prevent falls and injuries to their members.
After installation of these removable railings safety was enhanced and also provided the added benefits of guidance onto the risers and providing back support for a more enjoyable member experience.

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