The Power of Sport to Connect Community
News Release
Government of Canada invests in East Hants Sports Hall of Fame
March 13, 2017 – Lantz, NS – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Olympic rower Tracy Cameron, along with legendary East Hants hockey defencemen Graham Isenor and Keith Miller, are just three of the hometown heroes honoured in the East Hants Sports Hall of Fame.
Now the sporting achievements of East Hants’ daughters and sons will be better showcased for residents and visitors alike. The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, today announced $45,000 in Government of Canada funding through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150) to expand and enhance the facility’s exhibits.
The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
Project activities include installing a brick entrance archway, an athlete mural wall, and a touch-screen video kiosk, as well as the production of new videos for the 2017 Hall of Fame class.
The East Hants Hall of Fame, operated by the East Hants Sport Heritage Society, is located on the second floor of the East Hants Sportsplex. The Hall of Fame helps to preserve the community’s rich sports history, celebrating accomplishments of local athletes, teams, coaches, and volunteers. Admission is free and the Hall is open during the Sportsplex’s operating hours.
In July of this year, the East Hants Sports Hall of Fame annual induction ceremony will be conducted in conjunction with Tidefest, East Hants’ first-ever homecoming weekend.
Quotes
“Canada’s 150th anniversary is a historic opportunity to connect with our past, celebrate our achievements and build a lasting legacy for future generations. Investments in local cultural infrastructure such as the East Hants Sports Hall of Fame improve our quality of life, and strengthen communities large and small across Atlantic Canada.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“The East Hants Sports Hall of Fame celebrates local heroes and excellence in sportsmanship by recognizing athletes, coaches and community volunteers. The upgraded facility will offer additional exhibits and the ability to document and preserve outstanding sports contributions and stories.”
- The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants
“East Hants is a rapidly changing community. We have seen significant growth and an influx of new families. The Sport Hall of Fame expansion project ensures that we as a community are able to share and celebrate the legacy of individuals and teams who have made East Hants what it is today, while inspiring those who will shape its future.”
- Kody Blois President of the East Hants Sport Heritage Society
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Contacts
D.A. Landry
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique (APECA)
Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
da.landry@canada.ca / Tel: 902-564-3617, 800-705-3926
Kody Blois
President
East Hants Sport Heritage Society
(902) 220-1018 (c)
E-mail: kody_blois@hotmail.com