For Immediate Release
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to North Battleford-area Community Infrastructure
July 31, 2022 – Little Pine First Nation, Saskatchewan – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Member of Parliament for Battlefords–Lloydminster, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $149,425 for four projects in the North Battleford area 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 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.
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 spaces, such as parks, recreational facilities and community centres, like those announced today, that unite and connect us all across the West.”
- The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Member of Parliament for Battlefords–Lloydminster
Saskatchewan projects announced today:
Proponent |
Description |
Canada 150 Funding |
Little Pine First Nation |
Upgrade the Summer Games Park |
$100,000 |
Saulteaux First Nation |
Renovate the sport park |
$12,500 |
Saulteaux First Nation |
Renovate the community hall |
$22,500 |
Village of Edam |
Upgrade curling rink |
$14,425 |
Additional Links
Contacts
Nicholas Insley
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
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Email: [email protected]
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