Sackville Legion Celebrates Upgrades
News Release
September 23, 2016 - Sackville, N.B. - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
A celebration took place today at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26 Sackville to mark the completion of renovations to the Legion’s kitchen.
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Beauséjour, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Bernard LeBlanc, MLA for Memramcook-Tantramar, on behalf of Hon. Donald Arseneault, minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, announced government support for the facility enhancements.
The Government of Canada, through ACOA, provided a contribution of $41,174 under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) for the kitchen renovation project. The Province of New Brunswick provided $35,000, the Town of Sackville contributed $5,000, and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26 Sackville provided $40,000. The kitchen upgrades included work to upgrade exterior wall insulation, install energy efficient windows and a new hot water tank, and improve plumbing and electrical.
CIP 150 is providing up to $300 million nationally over two years to support projects to rehabilitate, renovate and expand community and recreational infrastructure as part of the Government of Canada’s activities to honour Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation.
Quotes
“Canada’s economic success is positively impacted when communities are strong and united. Improving community infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, helps to create resilient communities where the talents and ambitions of its residents are able to grow and succeed.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“The Government of Canada is committed to working closely with communities and organizations to support infrastructure projects. Key investments, such as this one for the Royal Canadian Legion in Sackville, build on this commitment. The Sackville Legion plays an integral role in the daily lives of local residents and these improvements will help to ensure it remains a community hub to be enjoyed by all for many years to come.”
- The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Beauséjour
“The provincial government is proud to have invested in this important community project. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26 Sackville is an important facility and our investment will make sure it is here to serve the community.”
- Bernard LeBlanc, MLA for Memramcook-Tantramar, on behalf of Hon. Donald Arseneault, minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation
“The newly renovated kitchen with new appliances and layout will make the work easier for Legion volunteers and will save energy. This will enable the Legion to continue to serve the community for many years to come.”
- Doreen Richards, President, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26 Sackville
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Paul CJ LeBlanc
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-452-3310
Bruce Macfarlane
Director of Communications
Regional Development Corporation
506-444-4377
Alf Walker
1st Vice-President
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26 Sackville
506-364-7766
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