Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Community Infrastructure in Saskatchewan and Manitoba

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwired - July 31, 2015) - Western Economic Diversification Canada

Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $190,750 for 8 projects in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, under the Government of Canada'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 8 projects being announced today total $190,750in funding under the
Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, and will help improve
existing community infrastructure across these regions.
-- The national Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program provides $150
million over two years to be delivered by regional development agencies
across the country.



Quotes

"Our investment in community infrastructure is part of our Government's plan to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation and it will help preserve valuable community and cultural spaces, such as parks, trails, and cultural and community centres, that unite and connect us all across the West."

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

Saskatchewan projects being launched today:



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Funding Recipient Description Canada 150 Funding Amount
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Resort Village of Upgrade the park in the $10,100
Mistusinne Resort Village of
Mistusinne
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Village of Cadillac Upgrade the baseball $10,000
diamonds in the Village
of Cadillac
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Village of Flaxcombe Upgrade the baseball $21,250
diamonds and arena in the
Village of Flaxcombe
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Village of Marengo Rehabilitate Centennial $13,650
Park in the Village of
Marengo
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Village of Pennant Extend the water and $20,000
sewer line to the
playground in Pennant
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Village of Sceptre Upgrade Wheatland $13,500
Heritage Park
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Town of Kindersley Renovate the community $102,250
centre in the town of
Kindersley
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Manitoba projects being launched today:



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Funding Recipient Description Canada 150 Funding Amount
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St Norbert Immersion Install play structure $88,195
Advisory Council (SNIAC) and forest habitat for
Ecole Saint-Norbert in
Winnipeg
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- Canada 150

- WD Canada 150

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