Chilliwack

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$20,000
For more than 40 years, the SME Education Foundation has been a leader in supporting the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent. Our scholarship program awards millions of dollars to hundreds of graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering or related discipline.With more than 60 distinct scholarship programs, the...

Apprenticeship Service Program

Deadline: Mar 01, 2024
$10,000
With a shortage of skilled workers across the trade industry, the Apprenticeship Service Program makes it easier for small to medium-sized enterprises to hire first-year apprentices in specific Red Seal trades across Canada through financial incentives funded by the Government of Canada’s Apprenticeship Service, and in partnership with EHRC (Electricity Human Resources Canada).The Apprenticeship Service Program is designed to incentivize...

Rubincam Youth Award

Deadline: Dec 15, 2023
$500
“To encourage and recognize our youth as the next generation of family historians.”Deadline for submissions is 15 December, annually.HistoryThe Rubincam Youth Writing Competition was established in 1986 to honor Milton Rubincam, CG, FASG, FNGS, for his many years of service to the National Genealogical Society and to the field of genealogy. These awards encourage and recognize our youth as the...

Burger King Scholars Program

Deadline: Dec 15, 2023
$50,000
Through the Burger King Scholars Program, we have awarded nearly $55 million to over 45,000 students across North America since 2000. Our goal is to grant one scholarship for every BK restaurant in North America –that translates to more than $7 million each year!Created in memory of Burger King Co-Founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the Burger King Scholars program provides...

Rise Challenge

Deadline: Jan 17, 2024
$500,000
Each application year, Rise invites 15-17 year olds from around the world to participate in the Rise Challenge. Unlike many traditional applications, Rise uses videos, projects, and group interviews so applicants have multiple opportunities to showcase their potential. For applicants without access to technology, we offer an alternative paper application pathway.Applicants introduce themselves through video or text responses, create an...

$5,000
Aspiring information security professionals have the opportunity to ease some of their educational financial burden with the ISC2 Information Security Undergraduate Scholarship, offering undergraduate students studying information security up to US$5,000 per recipient.AWARDSUp to 20 scholarships will be awarded. Each scholarship award will be between $1,000 – $5,000If awarded: the funds will be sent to the school with instructions that...

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When gold was discovered in the Fraser Canyon in 1857, more than 30,000 gold miners trekked the goldfields, usually passing through the Chilliwack area in their travels. This resulted in its development, and steamboat landings on the Fraser River called Chilliwack landing, Sumas Landing, and Miller's Landing likewise contributed to Chilliwack's expansion. Chilliwack was incorporated during 1873, making it the third municipality within British Columbia.

There are a lot of attractions in the city of Chilliwack for the visitors and residents to pick from. Amongst these attractions, Minter Gardens has many beautiful tulips that have been imported from Holland. What's more, there are at least 100,000 rhododendrons which provide a great backdrop in the rock wall and cedar trees terraces. The Rotary Outdoor Pool offers tourists public swimming, swimming lessons and special events. Promontory Park West is located between Teskey Road and cedar Creek Drive. This 4.8 hectare park comprises a full circuit walking trail, two small soccer fields, a playground and two baseball diamonds. Mount Cheam is the best place to go to for hiking. Its trail zig zags to verdant meadows to rough terrain on the top, and those who climb its peak would be rewarded by breathtaking views of the park. Chilliwack River Rafting is just fifteen minutes from the town centre, and individuals who love rafting can pick a moderate or challenging rafting trip.

One alternative for families is to ask for a more family-oriented program. Situated on Old Yale Rd, and Yale Rd East is the Rosedale Sportsfield and Park, which is a 5.8 hectare park which provides playgrounds, washroom facilities, ball fields, and cozy picnic spots. The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve is a 325-acre location which is situated on Veddar River's floodplain. It contains hundreds of Great Blue Heron nests and several other species of wildlife, vegetation, and different uncommon animals, like Salish Suckers, Painted Turtles and Bald Eagles. T-Rex Motorsports provides vehicles for riding, such as bikes and ATV's. Cheam Lake Wetlands is popularly known for bird-watching, picnics, and hikes. Its trails are estimated to be two kilometers, and the park likewise boasts of raised walkways and elevated viewing platform. Gwyne Vaughan Park has approximately six acres of prime land and a heritage home given to Chilliwack. Chilliwack Corn Maze attracts many families. This yearly event creates a maze out of the corn fields and tourists are challenged to find their way out. Portage Park is perfect for individuals who want to spend their afternoons in a relaxed picnic.

The major industries of Chilliwack is tourism, wholesale and retail trade (Real Canadian Superstore, Overwaitea Food Group, Canada Safeway, Wal-Mart, Sears Canada, Canadian Tires), agriculture (Rainbow Greenhouses, Inline Nurseries, Unifeed, Fraser Valley Duck and Goose, Canfor Nurseries), food processing (Vantage Foods, Johnston Packers, Fraser Valley Meats, Natrel, Coast Mountain Dairy, Roger Foods) and manufacturing (Masonite International, Uneeda Wood Products, TY-CROP Manufacturing, IMW Industries, Visscher Lumber, Westeck Windows). The most economically-lucrative and popular tourist attractions in the area are whitewater rafting, hiking, golfing, and fishing.