Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Community Infrastructure in Southwestern Saskatchewan

VANGUARD, SASKATCHEWAN -- (Marketwired) -- 08/01/15 -- Western Economic Diversification Canada

Today the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $285,905 for nine projects in southwestern Saskatchewan under the Harper Government's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.

In Economic Action Plan 2015, the Government of Canada announced further support for communities with the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Thanks to a commitment of $150 million, communities from coast to coast to coast will see support for improvements to local infrastructure, creating a lasting legacy as Canada prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.

The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program will help fund renovations, expansions and rehabilitations to existing infrastructure that provides community and cultural benefits for the public. The Program represents one of several infrastructure-related initiatives that the Government of Canada has undertaken to generate well-being and prosperity across Canada.

Quick Facts

--  The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is one of several
    infrastructure-related initiatives that the Government of Canada has
    undertaken to generate well-being and prosperity in communities across
    Canada.
--  The nine projects being announced today total $285,905 in funding under
    the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, and will help improve
    existing community infrastructure such as skating rinks, community
    halls, and museums in southwestern Saskatchewan.

Quotes

"Our Government is committed to helping Canadians honour the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Through our support for improved community spaces and facilities, we are strengthening our communities, creating jobs, and celebrating our shared values and heritage."

- The Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification

Saskatchewan projects announced today:

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Proponent          Description                                    Canada 150
                                                                  Funding
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Village of         Upgrade the skating and curling rinks          $119,703
Vanguard
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Rural              Renovate the museum                            $25,000
Municipality of
Wood River No. 74
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Village of Milden  Upgrade the arena                              $66,000
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Hazlet Rink        Expand and renovate the rink in the Village of $15,000
Complex            Hazlet
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Village of Rush    Upgrade community hall                         $3,000
Lake
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Village of Hazlet  Refurbish the wind turbine generator           $15,000
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Village of         Upgrade Frontier Hall and recreation centre    $16,202
Frontier
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Rural              Upgrade the septic system at Glidden Community $10,400
Municipality of    Hall
Newcombe No. 260
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Village of         Upgrade accessibility of community hall and    $15,600
Hodgeville         museum
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Additional Links

- Canada 150

- WD Canada 150

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Contacts:
Rhonda Laing
Director, Policy, Planning and External Relations
Western Economic Diversification Canada
306-975-5944
[email protected]

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Source: Western Economic Diversification Canada and Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program

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