FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - July 28, 2015) - Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, David Yurdiga, Member of Parliament for Fort McMurray-Athabasca, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $553,401 for four projects benefitting Northern Alberta 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 four projects will help with: upgrades to the outdoor skating rink and baseball diamond in Gift Lake; interior renovations and system upgrades to the Seniors Activity Centre in Lac La Biche; interior upgrades to enhance accessibility at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre in Fort McMurray; and replacing the Festival Centre playground equipment in Plamondon.
- 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
"As Canada prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary of Confederation, our Government is helping to renovate, expand and rehabilitate existing infrastructure that provides community and cultural benefits for Canadians through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program."
- David Yurdiga, Member of Parliament for Fort McMurray-Athabasca
Alberta projects being launched today:
Funding Recipient | Description | Canada 150 Funding Amount |
Gift Lake Metis Settlement | Upgrade the outdoor skating rink and baseball diamond in Gift Lake | $355,000 |
Lac La Biche Heritage Society | Interior renovations and system upgrades to the Seniors Activity Centre in Lac La Biche | $42,250 |
Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre |
Interior upgrades and renovation modifications to enhance accessibility at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre in Fort McMurray | $72,951 |
Plamondon and District Agricultural Society | Replace the Festival Centre playground equipment in Plamondon | $83,200 |
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