End the Freeze. Buy an Ice Cube

Crazy - We raised $73 today selling ice cubes to the passing public out in front of the art gallery. Many people had a laugh and happily donated a few coins or dollars in exchange for an ice cube. It helped that it was a very hot day. We were protesting the funding freeze by BC Gaming. So many people had no idea, and even non-arts folks were surprised to learn that sports groups were experiencing the same crisis. This affects everyone, because your local PAC, or ski club or writers group may be depending on that money for their next project, festival or event. Now, that event may not happen, or their doors will close, or their staff will be laid off. Big consequences. Everyone should be calling Kevin Krueger and Gordon Campbell making sure they know what funding like means to a small community. They're talking billions, we're talking thousands - but those thousands have big impact in Salmon Arm. Don't sit back and let this happen. We all must make a stand. Tell the BC Government to give arts, cultural and sports group their duly assigned Gaming funds.