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Canada and Saskatchewan announce funding for water line replacements in Aneroid
David Anderson, Member of Parliament for Cypress Hills-Grasslands and Saskatchewan Correction, Public Safety and Policing Minister and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Wood River, D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert, announced funding to replace two sections of water lines in the Hamlet of Aneroid. This project will receive $9,332 in joint federal-provincial funding, under the Building Canada Communities Component.
Government of Canada Invests in Port Alberni’s Recreational Infrastructure
The Alberni Athletic Association is rebuilding a local recreational facility, thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Federal Funding to Create jobs and Support Agriculture in High Prairie
Brian Jean, Member of Parliament for Fort McMurray-Athabasca and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced Government of Canada support to help strengthen economic opportunities in High Prairie.
Government of Canada Invests in Hepburn’s Recreational Infrastructure
The Village of Hepburn will move forward with arena upgrades thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Investment to Help Create Jobs in Construction and Childcare Sectors in Prince Albert
Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament for Prince Albert, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and Darryl Hickie, MLA for Prince Albert Carlton, on behalf of Ken Krawetz, Saskatchewan’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, announced funding to help Family Futures Inc. strengthen economic opportunities in Prince Albert.
Governments Invest in Winnipeg’s Recreational Infrastructure
The Linwood Child Centre Inc. will move forward with renovations thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Government of Canada Invests in Winnipeg’s Recreational Infrastructure
Winnipeg is moving forward with the Red River Community Centre project thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Government of Canada Invests in Waldheim’s Recreational Infrastructure
Waldheim Recreation Centre Inc. will move forward with recreation centre upgrades thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Canada and British Columbia Announce Funding for West Kelowna Sewer Services Extension – Phase 2
The Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart, and West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater announced funding toward Phase 2 of the West Kelowna Sewer Services project. This project, worth close to $8.8 million, will receive $5.1 million in joint federal-provincial funding, under the Building Canada Fund – Communities Component Top-Up fund.
Government of Canada Invests in Richmond’s Recreational Infrastructure
The City of Richmond is celebrating the completion of Middle Arm Greenway dike improvements thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Government of Canada Investment to Expand Tourism and Help Create Jobs in Hanley
Minister Yelich and Mayor Marv Gerbrandt celebrate funding for campground upgrades in Hanley.
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced additional Government of Canada support to help the Town of Hanley strengthen economic opportunities in their region.
Government of Canada Supports Powell River Wharf Improvements
The City of Powell River will expand and upgrade the Westview Wharf in the heart of the downtown waterfront commercial district, thanks to support from the Government of Canada in response to changes to the salmon fishery.
Government of Canada Invests in British Columbia’s Recreational Infrastructure
Today, The Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board, Minister for the Asia Pacific Gateway and Member of Parliament for Okanagan - Coquihalla, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding for five projects that will create jobs for British Columbians.
Federal Investment Diversifies Lethbridge Economy and Fosters Business Growth
Rick Casson, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced Government of Canada support to help Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) strengthen economic opportunities in the Lethbridge area.
Federal investment to create jobs for forestry workers and improve Alberta’s forests
The Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State for Transport and Member of Parliament for Yellowhead, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced Government of Canada support to help the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) strengthen economic opportunities in forestry communities throughout the province.
Government of Canada Invests in Duck Lake’s Recreational Infrastructure
Duck Lake is moving forward with upgrading its curling rink thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Support PAMI’s National Accreditation Application
Jim Wassermann (PAMI), MP Brad Trost, Doug Jones (WD), David Gullacher (PAMI) and Joanne Forer (PAMI) discuss work in progress at Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute.
The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) has achieved its objective of securing national Standards Council of Canada (SCC) accreditation for its equipment testing facilities in Humboldt with support from the federal and provincial governments.
Government of Canada Invests in Eastwood Community League
The Eastwood Community League is moving forward with renovations to its multi-use facility thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Government of Canada Invests in Delta’s Recreational Infrastructure
The Corporation of Delta is moving forward with plans to expand the Sungod Recreation Centre thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Federal Investment to Enhance Calgary Recreation Centre
The Nose Creek Sports and Recreation Association is moving forward with further upgrades to Cardel Place thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
