Backgrounder: Labrador communities will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada invests more than $483,000 in five community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT |
| NunatuKavut Community Council | Establish a social enterprise gas station and convenience store in the downtown core of Black Tickle, which will support economic development and improve the quality of life for residents and seasonal workers. | $200,000 non-repayable |
Dorothy Pye-Johnson Chief Executive Officer 709-896-0592 dpjohnson@nunatukavut.ca |
| Eagle River Development Association | Upgrades to the Eagle River Development Association building to improve energy efficiency and accessibility. The project includes foundation repairs, new roofing and improvements to the existing accessible ramp. | $91,267 non-repayable |
Wendy Greenleaves Coordinator 709-938-7373 erda@nf.aibn.com |
| Forteau Lions Club Inc. | Construct a metal storage and maintenance shed for trail grooming equipment used to maintain the tubing hill, Nordic ski trails and the Mount Naskopi Ski Club snowshoe trails. | $84,000 non-repayable |
Dean Flynn President 709-931-2097 dnkflynn@hotmail.com |
| Town of Charlottetown | Complete an outdoor rink, which will provide the town and neighbouring communities with a year-round recreational facility and encourage physical activity. | $81,485 non-repayable |
Stewart Macnab Town Clerk/Manager 709-949-0299 ctown@nf.aibn.com |
| Town of L’Anse au Loup | Upgrade the 20-year-old community playground with new swings, slides and climbers and place new crushed stone in the area. | $26,500 non-repayable |
Janice Normore Town Manager/Clerk 709-927-5573 lanseauloup@nf.aibn.com |
| TOTAL | $483,252 |
Contacts
Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Paul McGrath
Director of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
709-689-5731
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