Milton Memorial Hall Receives Meaningful Upgrades
News Release
Government of Canada supports improvements to the Milton Memorial Hall
Milton, N.S. - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) - Today, the Government of Canada announced a $41,552 investment in support of the Milton Community Association as they work to improve the Milton Memorial Hall, the heartbeat of the Village of Milton.
The non-repayable contribution, through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150), will allow the Association to upgrade the Village’s existing Memorial Hall. Once completed, land enhancements will alleviate water issues impacting the parking lot and threatening the integrity of the building. A more efficient heating system will replace two oil furnaces resulting in significant cost savings. This project was made possible with participation from all three levels of government. The Government of Nova Scotia contributed $15,000 in support of this project and the Region of Queens Municipality contributed $1,250.
Together, the Association and Memorial Hall strengthen the quality of life for community residents by hosting local events and festivals, such as annual New Year’s Eve celebrations, holiday dinners, and the Milton Days Festival.
Quotes:
“The Government of Canada is committed to working with organizations, like the Milton Community Association, who support the growth and sustainability of Canada’s rural communities. Our Government is pleased to announce its investment in the Milton Memorial Hall. These upgrades will ensure the Hall is part of the community for years to come, providing families with a safe place to spend their precious leisure time being active and making memories.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
“The investment made here today will ensure the community has a healthy, environmentally-friendly place to gather and have fun, bringing residents closer together. Community centres like these are the hearbeat of our rural communities.”
- Bernadette Jordan, Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margarets
“The Milton Memorial Hall is one of many facilities across Nova Scotia that keeps our rural communities strong and connects people with their heritage. We’re proud to provide this funding to a building that serves a lovely community well.”
- Tony Ince, Minister for Communities, Culture and Hertiage Nova Scotia
“The Milton Community Association creates the family within this community, and the Memorial Hall serves as that family’s home.”
- William Jourdey, Vice President, Milton Community Association
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Contacts:
Alex Smith
Director of Communications and Outreach
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
(902) 426-9417
(902) 830-3839 (cell)
Email: alex.smith@canada.ca
Billy Joudrey
Vice President
Milton Community Association
(902) 350-0188
Email: billyjoudrey@hotmail.com
Background
The Millton Community Association is a community-based, not-for-profit organization serving Queens County of Nova Scotia. With the Village’s memorial hall acting as headquarters, the Milton Community Association works diligently to provide fundraising events throughout the year, including weekly BINGO, dances, Milton Days, and Canada Day festivities. The funds raised at these events directly benefit the community as they provide assistance in the operation of the Milton Memorial Hall, and the adjacent basketball and tennis courts. The Hall is also available to rent for special events.
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