The Province is investing $35-million over the next three years in BC Parks.

Minister of Environment, Mary Polak says $25-million will go directly to BC Parks operations and will see about 25 more full-time park rangers hired and new programs to promote and protect the natural environment.

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Eddie Wood, president of the BC Society of Park Operators says the additional ranger staff will be helpful. He says there's been exponential growth of hikers using the back-country and a noticeable void in Ranger presence.

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The Province is providing funding to the regional district to help encourage residents to upgrade old wood stoves.

The Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program has been around since 2008 and provides rebates for residents to upgrade old wood burning appliances.

Minister of Environment Mary Polak says the goal is to replace the older stoves with new, cleaner burning and more efficient heat sources.

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The Strathcona Regional District is receiving more than 13-thousand dollars for the program this year.

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