The Christina Lake Community Access Program (CAP) provides public computer facilities, computer training and support, e-commerce opportunities and much more for everyone in the community! We are currently located at 9 Johnson Rd. in Jimmy Beans. CAP will be moving to the Christina Living Arts Centre in Spring 2010.

What is CAP?

The Community Access Program (CAP) is a Government of Canada initiative, administered by Industry Canada, which aims to provide Canadians with affordable public access to the Internet and the skills they need to use it effectively. With the combined efforts of the federal, provincial and territorial governments, community groups, social agencies, libraries, schools, volunteer groups and the business community, CAP helps Canadians, wherever they live, take advantage of emerging opportunities in the new global knowledge-based economy. Under CAP, public locations like schools, libraries and community centres act as "on-ramps" to the Information Highway, and provide computer support and training.

The program plays a crucial role in bridging the Digital Divide; contributing to the foundation for electronic access to government services; encouraging on-line learning and literacy; fostering the development of community based infrastructure; and, promoting Canadian e-commerce.

CAP is also complemented by its youth initiative, the Community Access Program Youth Initiative (CAP YI). The youth program provides employment opportunities to young Canadians between the ages of 15 to 30 in various CAP sites across the country.

"It is the mission of the Community Futures Development Corporation of Boundary Area to act as a catalyst in assisting in the expansion of the economic base through small business development support, training and participation in the community economic development process."

www.boundarycf.com

Office Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday
For more information contact Brenda LaCroix
250-447-2504
fax 250-447-2509

Stewardship is the care given by people and the communities for the land and water.

The Community Stewardship Resource Centre is envisioned as a "people center" serving an important role in networking individuals, volunteers, organizations, and government in dealing with sustainability not only within the community of Christina Lake but the entire Kettle River watershed system (Boundary Forest Region).

What is the purpose of the Community Stewardship Resource Centre?

• Educational programs, workshops, and training pertaining to stewardship.
• Environmental data for the Kettle River watershed system (Boundary Forest Region) on various topics.
• Coordinating and implementing habitat restoration, enhancement, and protection projects.
• Monitoring of environmentally sensitive areas.
• Promoting community participation and partnerships.
• Liaison with landowners, volunteers, organizations, businesses and government agencies.
• Provide information on stewardship, conservation, sustainability, government mandates/initiatives pertaining to stewardship, restoration and conservation.
• Stewardship of water/water quality, biodiversity, ecosystems and natural resources.