Organizations in Western PEI will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada invests more than $817,000 in seven community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.
| INNOVATIVE COMMUNITIES FUND (ICF) | PROVINCE | |||
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT | TOTAL |
| Tignish Initiative Corporation | Enhancement of Stompin' Tom experience and digital presence. | $344,105
|
Anne Arsenault General Manager (902) 882-2230 anne@tignish.com |
$100,000 |
| Fisherman’s Haven Park Co-operative Ltd | Restoration of Tignish Shore boardwalk, lighthouse and community assets. | $262,682 (Non-repayable) |
Wendy Arsenault President (902) 853-7294 tignishhealthcentre@hotmail.com |
$100,000 |
| CANADA COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION FUND (CCRF) | PROVINCE | |||
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT | TOTAL |
| Rural Municipality of Miminegash | Construction of a facility to host community events. | $150,000 (Non-repayable) |
Audrey Callaghan Mayor (902) 882-3223 audrey@callaghanfarms.com |
$44,973 |
| Palmer Road Columbus Club Inc. | Renovations to roof on Palmer Road Community Centre. | $17,250 (Non-repayable) |
Diana Gaudet Treasurer (902) 882-3068 gaudetdi@hotmail.com |
$3,450 |
| Rural Municipality of St. Louis | Installation of solar power for the community center. | $16,000 (Non-repayable) |
Juanita Gaudet Community Councillor jxgaudet@hotmail.com |
|
| Conseil Rév. S.-É. Perrey | Upgrades to the West-Prince Acadian Centre stage. | $14,476 (Non-repayable) |
Monique Arsenault Directrice (902) 882-0475 monique@seperrey.org |
|
| Rural Municipality of St Felix | Purchase and installation of wheelchair ramp | $13,086 (Non-repayable) |
Melanie Buote Treasurer (902) 856-1685 watermel6@hotmail.com |
$9,000 |
| Total: | $817,599 | $257,423 |
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
Mike Critchley
Senior Communications Advisor
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Michael.Critchley@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
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