Royal Canadian Legion Sees Renovations to Facility in Miscouche

News Release

July 21, 2016 – Miscouche, PE – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

The Miscouche Legion is a popular spot for community events in the region, from regional dart and pool tournaments to community suppers and Remembrance Day ceremonies. One of 18 Royal Canadian Legion branches on Prince Edward Island, it is now undertaking some renovations with assistance from the Government of Canada.

Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), today announced an investment of $49,619 under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 18 Miscouche.

The renovations will include upgrades to the Veterans Room, relocation of the office area and improvements to the parking area. In Atlantic Canada, CIP 150 is administered through ACOA.

Quotes

“Through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, the Government of Canada is supporting the preservation and enhancement of important pieces of social infrastructure. These kinds of investments are essential in strengthening the communities that make up our great country.”

- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA

“The Miscouche Legion is one of the places that bring us together and make our communities stronger. I am pleased to announce support from the Government of Canada to improve the facility and help the Legion continue to provide important services in the Miscouche region and beyond.” 

- Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont

“Through this government support, the Miscouche Legion will be able to ensure that we are fully accessible to our members, to seniors, and to the wider community. This way, we can maintain our role as a central gathering space for celebrations and fundraisers, as an emergency shelter and as a social hub.”

- Tracey Desroches, Manager, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 18, Miscouche

 Associated Links

• Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
• Canada 150: Join the Celebration
• Atlantic Growth Strategy
• PEI Legion

Conacts

Christopher Brooks
Acting Director of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-566-7569

Tracey DesRoches
Manager
Miscouche Legion
902-436-2672
 

 

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