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Canada and Saskatchewan announce funding for water line replacements in Aneroid

February 09, 2010
Aneroid, Saskatchewan

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.

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Government of Canada Invests in Port Alberni’s Recreational Infrastructure

February 09, 2010
Port Alberni, British Columbia

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.

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Federal Funding to Create jobs and Support Agriculture in High Prairie

February 09, 2010
High Prairie, Alberta

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.

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Government of Canada Invests in Hepburn’s Recreational Infrastructure

February 09, 2010
Hepburn, Saskatchewan

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.

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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Investment to Help Create Jobs in Construction and Childcare Sectors in Prince Albert

February 09, 2010
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

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.

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Governments Invest in Winnipeg’s Recreational Infrastructure

February 09, 2010
Winnipeg, Manitoba

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.

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Government of Canada Invests in Winnipeg’s Recreational Infrastructure

February 08, 2010
Winnipeg, Manitoba

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.

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Government of Canada Invests in Waldheim’s Recreational Infrastructure

February 08, 2010
Waldheim, Saskatchewan

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.

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Canada and British Columbia Announce Funding for West Kelowna Sewer Services Extension – Phase 2

February 05, 2010
West Kelowna, British Columbia

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.

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Government of Canada Invests in Richmond’s Recreational Infrastructure

February 05, 2010
Richmond, British Columbia

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.

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Government of Canada Investment to Expand Tourism and Help Create Jobs in Hanley

February 05, 2010
Hanley, Saskatchewan
Minister Yelich and Mayor Marv Gerbrandt celebrate funding for campground upgrades 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.

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Government of Canada Supports Powell River Wharf Improvements

February 03, 2010
Powell River, British Columbia

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.

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Government of Canada Invests in British Columbia’s Recreational Infrastructure

February 02, 2010
Vancouver, British Columbia

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.

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Federal Investment Diversifies Lethbridge Economy and Fosters Business Growth

February 02, 2010
Lethbridge, Alberta

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.

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Federal investment to create jobs for forestry workers and improve Alberta’s forests

February 02, 2010
Edmonton, Alberta

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.

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Government of Canada Invests in Duck Lake’s Recreational Infrastructure

February 02, 2010
Duck Lake, Saskatchewan

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.

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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Support PAMI’s National Accreditation Application

February 01, 2010
Humboldt, Saskatchewan
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.

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.

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Government of Canada Invests in Eastwood Community League

February 01, 2010
Edmonton, Alberta

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.

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Government of Canada Invests in Delta’s Recreational Infrastructure

February 01, 2010
Delta, British Columbia

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.

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Federal Investment to Enhance Calgary Recreation Centre

February 01, 2010
Calgary, Alberta

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.

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