Dawson CreekCommunityImpact Report2017 ⁄ 2018

Did you know?

The City of Dawson Creek

allocated $2.3 million of its share

of provincial gaming revenue for

hosting Chances Dawson Creek

to help build the Calvin Kruk

Centre for the Arts.

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B.C.’s Gaming IndustryBCLC games are available in almost every community in B.C.

3,500 lottery locations

17 casinos

2 racetracks37,000 workers employed directly and indirectly

18 community gaming centres

4 bingo halls4

of every dollar played goes back into the Province

Health care, education and consolidated revenue

Commissionsand fees

Host local governments and gaming grants to community organizations

Operating Expenses

Federal Expenses

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22¢

23¢88¢

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In 2017/18, BCLC delivered $1.4 billion in net income to the Province of B.C. to support communities, provincial programs and services, charities and major events that have helped shape B.C.

Thanks to players, more than $21 billion has been invested in B.C. communities over the past 33 years.

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Playing it Forward in Dawson CreekIn 2017, Dawson Creek allocated $201,000 of its share of provincial gaming revenue to support a variety of initiatives that contribute to the fabric of the community in many ways.

Among the programs that have benefi ted from the funding is the Step Up N Ride Society, which operates non-profi t bus service in the region, where public transportation options are generally less plentiful than they are urban areas. In service since 1981, Step Up N Ride provides door-to-door transportation within the city, in wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

Another group that received support is the South Peace Community Arts Council, an organization that has contributed to the City of Dawson Creek and surrounding area since 1969. The SPCAC in turn provides support for arts projects that reinforce the cultural heritage of the community.

Each year, local governments in B.C. that host a gaming facility receive a 10 percent share of the net revenue those facilities generate. Last year, 32 Host Local Governments across B.C. received $102.1 million to fund local projects and initiatives.

Chances Dawson Creek paid $156,541 in municipal taxes to the City of Dawson Creek in 2017

$156K

Chances Dawson Creek spent $515,105 supporting 28 local vendors in 2017

Chances Dawson Creek paid

$515K

Gaming Contributes to the Dawson Creek EconomyGaming in Dawson Creek• 3,490+ registered players• 1 community gaming centre;

Chances Dawson Creek• 19 lottery locations

Gaming Revenue Funds Local InitiativesCommunity Gaming GrantsThe Province of B.C. allocates $140 million annually to community organizations through the Community Gaming Grants program.

38 local jobs created by Chances Dawson Creek

Since opening, Chances Dawson Creek has generated $9.2 million for the City of Dawson Creek

$9.2M

Last year, the City of Dawson Creek received $704,465 generated by Chances Dawson Creek to fund local initiatives in the Dawson Creek community

$704K

$508,710 went to support those organizations in the human and social services sector, public safety, sports, arts and culture, and parent advisory councils

32 organizations in the City of Dawson Creek received funding last year

$508K

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SponsorshipsIn 2017, Chances Dawson Creek provided support for 20 local non-profit and charitable organizations and events, including:

South Peace Community Resources SocietyIn 2017, Chances Dawson Creek was proud to donate $2,000 to the South Peace Community Resources Society. The Society supports the needsof children, youth and families, women who have experienced violence, victims of crime, adults with mental handicaps, children with special needs, couples, and individuals experiencing trauma or difficulties in their lives.

Heart & Stroke FoundationChances Dawson Creek staff joined together to raise $620 in 2018 for the Heart & Stroke Foundation by selling hot dogs and collecting individual sponsorships for the Big Bike Ride in Dawson Creek on June 19. For more than 60 years, Heart & Stroke has been dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, and in that time, has invested $1.52 billion into life-saving research.

Read more about how gaming revenues help communities grow at bclc.com/playitforwardrevenues help communities grow