Benefits of Becoming a Community Keeper

All donations of $25 or more come with a receipt for income tax purposes
With donations of $50 or more, you will receive a personalized digital certificate
With donations of $100 or more, your name or business logo will be displayed on our website for one year
With donations of $200 or more, your name or business logo will be displayed on our digital billboard for one year
Contribute $1,000 to be an exclusive presenting sponsor of your favourite Ambassador!
Invitation to our Members & Sponsors Christmas Party
Invitations to special Community Keeper-only events
Making a Difference: Becoming a Community Keeper makes you an integral part of an Animal Ambassador’s health and well-being and supports The Exploration Place, a non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity

John Houston

John Houston (right), Publisher of Fort George’s First Newspaper

The first newspaper in Fort George was published 105 years ago, on November 5, 1909 out of a canvas and board shack in South Fort George by John Houston. Previously Houston had started up newspapers in Prince Rupert, New Westminster, Nelson and some other smaller towns. Houston was Nelson’s first mayor, served as an MLA for that area, and was also a prospector, business person and real estate investor. Houston Lane is named after him, as is the town of Houston.