Harper Government Invests in Improvements to the Town of Wilkie’s Community Infrastructure

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For Immediate Release

Harper Government Invests in Improvements to the Town of Wilkie’s Community Infrastructure

July 31, 2022 – Wilkie, 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 $31,535 for the Town of Wilkie 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.

·         With the funding, the town will undertake renovations to the Sask Can Community Centre including installing a new ice control panel for the skating and curling rink, and replacing the sound system in arena and hall.

Quotes

“As part of our Government’s plan to honour the 150^th anniversary of Confederation, we are helping to improve community infrastructure. The updates to this valuable sporting facility will leave behind a lasting legacy that is sure to positively impact current and future generations.”

-       The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Member of Parliament for Battlefords-Lloydminster

Additional Links

• Canada 150
• WD Canada 150

Contacts

Nicholas Insley
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
Telephone: 613-954-1042
Email: [email protected]

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