A $50,000 grant from the provincial government will provide 80 new preschool child-care spaces in Prince George…

Coupled with a $30,000 contribution from the Commonwealth Financial golf tournament and a $10,000 contribution from Canfor, Exploration Place staff has $90,000 to renovate, carpet and install plumbing in the 1,340-square-foot area, and purchase equipment and teaching tools…

In making the announcement, Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Mount Robson, said, "What happens to kids in their early years is important for when they get into school. They need to have learning opportunities and places to play in friendly and safe areas."

"This will go a long way to setting up our preschool, so on behalf of our board and the cookie monsters here today we thank you," said Tom Dielissen, president of the Fraser-Fort George Museum Society, speaking for the 50 Science Alliance camp children present, who had all been given cookies and juice to keep them quiet during the speeches….