Capital Winter Club receives federal support to improve recreational spaces
News release
August 23, 2023 · Fredericton, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canadian communities flourish when they have safe, welcoming public spaces where people can come together to connect, engage, and participate in recreational programs and activities. By investing in our infrastructure, we not only stimulate economies and create jobs – we build communities that attract people and businesses and make them want to stay.
Today, Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, announced an investment of $181,786 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for the Capital Winter Club. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA. The City of Fredericton is also providing $75,000 toward the project.
This funding helped the venue to improve its kitchen and dining hall and construct gender neutral change rooms and washrooms. The upgrades will allow the club to host more community events and activities in an inclusive space that encourages the participation of under-recognized groups.
In March, the Public Policy Forum published a report that confirms that Atlantic Canada’s economy is bustling and the region is poised for exponential growth. Today’s announcement highlights how the Government of Canada is contributing to this momentum by strengthening our communities, creating new opportunities, and setting the stage for a strong, sustainable future.
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“Atlantic Canada is at a turning point, brimming with new energy and growth. Investing in shared spaces like the Capital Winter Club helps grow local economies, boosts tourism, and give residents more opportunities to deepen their connection to the people and places that we call home.”
- The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“Updating and improving shared spaces contributes to the vitality and vibrancy of our communities. Today’s investment in the Fredericton Capital Winter Club will enhance existing public infrastructure, improve accessibility, and encourage residents to fully engage in what our community has to offer.”
- Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton
“The City of Fredericton was pleased to support renovation work at the Capital Winter Club under our Strategic Partner Capital Grant program. These renovations are important to Frederictonians, as well as event organizations that bring together people in our community and from away. Thank you to ACOA for your support to this program and to our city.”
- Kate Rogers, Mayor, City of Fredericton
“It’s been amazing to watch the transformation of the Capital Winter Club go from just a curling facility to a full-blown community space. With the funding received, we’ve been able to update our kitchen and fully redesign our banquet hall to be a more adaptive space. With all these updates, we’ve developed a much more inviting atmosphere and have become a more self-sustaining business.”
- Stephen Muzzerall, President, Capital Winter Club Board of Directors
Quick facts
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Capital Winter Club is active in developing the sport of curling in the greater Fredericton area. A versatile event space, its facilities are used year-round to host a variety of activities.
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The CCRF was launched in June 2021 and ended on March 31, 2023. The fund provided $500 million over two years to Canada’s regional development agencies to invest in shared and inclusive public spaces to make them safer, greener and more accessible.
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The Canada Community Revitalization Fund supported two major streams of activity:
o adapting community spaces and assets to be more accessible and inclusive,
o building or improving community spaces to encourage Canadians to engage in and explore their communities and regions.
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Contacts
Hugo Alvarez
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Rural Economic Development
Hugo.Alvarez@ised-isde.gc.ca
Amanda Jensen
Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Amanda.Jensen@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Wayne Knorr
Director of Communications
City of Fredericton
wayne.knorr@fredericton.ca
Jaime Watson
Manager
Capital Winter Club
capitalwinterclub@bellaliant.com
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