| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today, Robert Sopuck, Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, joined Glen McKenzie, Mayor of Swan River, to formally turn sod and kick-off construction of the Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today, Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River, announced federal funding to support Northern Lights College's Simulated Well-Site Training Facility project that will help the College manage the installation of an oil rig structure, and convert it into a training facility.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Wai Young, Member of Parliament for Vancouver South today announced federal funding of over $238,000 to Small Business BC for their TradeStart Program. TradeStart will increase trade among B.C.'s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing them with the tools necessary to access new export markets.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Companies and organizations working to design and manufacture new sports and wellness products in Alberta will receive greater support as a result of federal funding announced today by the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Research and development in the Fraser Valley region received a significant boost today, thanks to $465,000 in federal funding announced for Trinity Western University (TWU).
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | media advisories
Today, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, provided opening remarks at the Western Canada Aerospace and Renewable Energy Industry Day to demonstrate the Harper Government's continuing support for Western Canada's dynamic and growing aerospace, defence and renewable energy sectors.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Alberta businesses will get a $10.3 million productivity boost thanks to funding for Productivity Alberta, provided by the Government of Alberta and Western Economic Diversification Canada.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
An official ribbon cutting ceremony was held today to formally open Winkler's new water treatment plant. Candice Hoeppner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Portage-Lisgar, joined the Mayor of Winkler, Martin Harder to acknowledge the efforts and contributions of those that helped make the project possible.
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Today, Brian Jean, Member of Parliament for Fort McMurray– Athabasca, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced Government of Canada support towards an initiative that will enhance Alberta's workforce in heavy equipment operation.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today, Member of Parliament David Wilks officially opened the newly upgraded Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
