Quesnel

BCLC is proud to give back to the citizens of B.C. and help communities grow. Revenue generated by gambling goes back to the Province of B.C. and is distributed in a variety of ways, including to communities through Host Local Government payments and the Province of B.C.’s Community Gaming Grants program.

In 2024/25, Billy Barker Casino contributed to the Quesnel community and economy in a variety of ways. Here are just a few.

$13.22

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Quesnel for hosting Billy Barker Casino since 1998.

$384

thousand

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Quesnel for hosting Billy Barker Casino in 2024/25.

Community Stories

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Community benefits

In 2024, the City of Quesnel allocated its share of provincial gambling revenue to a variety of capital and public safety initiatives. Funding supported both major infrastructure and smaller community-focused projects.

 

  • $202,203 for Sprout Kitchen, contributing to the purchase of the facility to support the ongoing availability of commercial kitchen space and business development services for local food entrepreneurs and small-scale producers.
  • $71,180 for the replacement of a fire squad vehicle.
  • $54,759 for security lighting and video camera upgrades at a city bridge to improve safety and monitoring.
  • $47,500 to replace dated playground equipment at Ritchie Street Park, enhancing a well-used neighborhood green space.
  • $47,422 for implementation of the City’s Technology Plan, including essential hardware upgrades.
  • $22,268 for cemetery irrigation system upgrades to improve maintenance and water efficiency.
  • $21,849 for diagnostics equipment at the airport.
  • $19,795 to replace aging printers, copiers, and faxes across city departments.
  • $18,863 for firefighting protective clothing and equipment.
  • Smaller investments were also made in upgraded crosswalks, interpretive signage, and security hoist installation at the airport  fire facility.
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Community Impact Report 2024/25

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$30

billion

back into B.C. communities

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