June 27, 2005
Regina, Saskatchewan -- The Town of Davidson will have new walking trails, the RM of Fish Creek will document its history on memorials and St. Walburg will build a Centennial Park as part of a funding announcement of $3,174,307 for 243 projects under the federal Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan centennial capital initiative.
Ralph Goodale, Minister of Finance, and Stephen Owen, Minister of Western Economic Diversification and Minister of State (Sport) announced the funding today. This announcement brings the Government of Canada's total investment to more than $4.64 million in 353 Saskatchewan municipalities for projects that will leave a legacy for future generations.
"The Government of Canada knows that the future of our rural and urban communities is key to our own quality of life and to our country's health and prosperity," said Minister Goodale. "Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan is designed to create projects that celebrate communities' accomplishments from the past century and build toward their new endeavours."
"This year there's even more to celebrate in Saskatchewan on Canada Day," said Minister Owen. "The Government of Canada is committed to creating a lasting legacy to commemorate Saskatchewan's Centennial and WD's support of these community projects will provide that legacy for future generations."
Other projects receiving funding today include upgrades to the Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, Civic Centre and Kinsmen Park paddling pool in North Battleford; upgrades to a sports ground at Little Pine First Nation; restoration of an Eaton Catalogue House and upgrades to a playground in Eatonia; and building a five-kilometre cross-country ski and walking trail in the northern hamlet of Weyakwin.
Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan is a community-based, grassroots initiative. Communities were asked to identify priority projects that will benefit residents. Eligible applicants could combine resources and make a joint application to benefit from the same project. Community groups, such as park boards or museum societies were encouraged to work with eligible applicants to develop projects to enhance community assets.
Announced in December 2004, the Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan centennial initiative commemorates Saskatchewan's 100th birthday. It is a province-wide plan that helps communities improve their quality of life through capital projects and increased economic activity.
The Department of Canadian Heritage is also supporting celebrations and commemorations surrounding Saskatchewan and Alberta's centennial. It is contributing to activities organized by non-government organizations as well as to the Royal Visit in May 2005. "Canada from East to West" is the theme for the 2005 national celebrations, acknowledging the centennials in the two provinces.
Funding for this initiative is included in the 2005 federal Budget.
For additional information, contact:
Joanne Mysak
Manager, Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Saskatoon, SK
Tel: (306) 975-5942
E-mail: joanne.mysak@wd.gc.ca
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Backgrounder
Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan project funding
Community
Project
Federal funding
Alida, Village of
Upgrades to hall
$12,320
Allan, Town of
Construction of a community recreational park
$13,580
Antler, Village of
Upgrades to Memorial Hall
$2,000
Arlington, RM of
Upgrades to community hall & skating rink
$7,420
Arm River, RM of
Construction of a walking trail
$6,000
Balgonie, Town of
Upgrades to hall
$24,780
Battleford, Town Of
Construction of an interpretive centre
$76,400
Beauval, Northern Village of
Upgrades to community hall
$16,860
Beaver River, RM Of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$21,980
Beechy, Village of
Upgrades to exterior of village office building
$6,000
Big Quill, RM of
Upgrades to public meeting rooms in municipal office
$14,220
Big River, Town of
Upgrades to community centre
$14,820
Big Shell, Resort Village of
Upgrades to community centre
$2,000
Black Lake First Nation
Upgrades to community ball diamond
$25,620
Blaine Lake, Town Of
Signage for town
$10,160
Blucher, RM Of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$29,520
Bredenbury, Town of
Upgrades to community park
$7,080
Broadview, Town Of
Upgrades to skating rink
$18,760
Brock, Village of
Upgrades to skating rink
$9,500
Brokenshell, RM Of
Upgrades to community hall
$6,340
Brownlee, Village of
Upgrades to exterior of village office and senior centre
$2,000
Buchanan, RM of
Upgrades to community centre
$10,120
Buchanan, Village of
Upgrades to picnic site
$6,000
Buena Vista, Village of
Upgrades to Dobson and Heritage Parks
$7,940
Buffalo, RM of
Renovate exterior of joint RM building
$18,940
Buffalo Narrows, Northern Village of
Upgrades to arena and community hall
$22,740
Buffalo River Dene Nation
Construction of an outdoor rink facility
$11,240
Cana, RM of
Upgrades to community hall and curling rink
$19,040
Candle Lake, Resort Village of
Upgrades to multi-purpose recreation building
$10,060
Carnduff, Town of
Upgrades to community theatre
$28,740
Central Butte, Town of
Upgrades to curling rink
$8,780
Chamberlain, Village of
Upgrades to highway tourist stop
$2,000
Chesterfield, RM of
Upgrades to Laporte hall
$10,640
Choiceland, Town of
Upgrades to community hall
$7,400
Clearwater River Dene Nation
Upgrades to campground and community hall
$11,960
Clinworth, RM of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$6,000
Codette, Village of
Upgrades to seniors centre
$2,000
Coleville, Village of
Upgrades to playground
$12,900
Connaught, RM of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$14,960
Coteau Beach, Resort Village Of
Upgrades to park
$2,000
Craik, Town of
Upgrades to heritage building
$8,360
Cumberland House, Northern Village of
Upgrades to recreational facilities
$12,640
Cupar, Town Of
Upgrades to hall
$12,040
Dalmeny, Town Of
Upgrades to Centennial Park
$32,200
Debden, Village of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$7,100
Dilke, Village of
Construction of multi-use tables
$2,000
Dodsland, Village Of
Upgrades to community park and village signage
$9,430
Domremy, Village Of
Upgrades to community hall
$4,000
Drinkwater, Village Of
Upgrades to community hall
$8,000
Dubuc, Village Of
Upgrades to Memorial Hall
$2,000
Duck Lake, Town of
Upgrades to community hall
$12,480
Dysart, Village of
Upgrades to park
$6,000
Eastend, Town of
Upgrades to playground
$11,520
Eatonia, Town Of
Restoration of Eaton Catalogue House and upgrade playground
$9,480
Echo Bay, Resort Village of
Upgrades to community centre
$2,000
Edenwold, Village of
Upgrades to community hall
$6,000
Emerald, RM of
Upgrades to hall
$13,380
English River First Nation
Construction of an outdoor amphitheatre
$13,040
Ernfold, Village of
Upgrades to hall
$2,000
Esterhazy, Town of
Upgrades to community arena
$46,960
Estevan, RM Of
Construction of Centennial Play Park
$35,800
Eyebrow, Village of
Upgrades to park/fairgrounds
$10,100
Fairlight, Village of
Upgrades to community hall
$4,000
Fillmore, Village Of
Upgrades to Rec Centre
$6,000
Fish Creek, RM of
Memorials to document history of RM
$7,640
Fleming, Town of
Upgrades to historic grain elevator
$12,560
Foam Lake, RM Of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$13,960
Fort Qu’Appelle, Town of
Upgrades to curling rink and skating rink
$55,560
Fox Valley, Village Of
Upgrades to swimming pool
$14,800
Frenchman Butte, RM of
Upgrades to community hall and park
$26,440
Garden River, RM Of
Upgrades to Meath Park Gym
$14,500
Garry, RM of
Upgrades to curling rink
$10,280
Gerald, Village of
Upgrades to community hall
$4,000
Good Lake, RM of
Construction of a playground and picnic shelter
$13,860
Goodsoil, Village of
Upgrade St. Boniface Park
$6,000
Govan, Town of
Upgrades to park
$9,760
Grand Coulee, Village Of
Construction of a Centennial Park
$12,320
Grayson, RM of
Plaques to recognize establishment of country schools
$11,000
Griffin, RM of
Upgrades to community centre, recognize old schools
$7,900
Handel, Village of
Upgrades to community hall
$4,813
Hart Butte, RM Of
Development of Poplar River Community Park
$22,660
Hawarden, Village Of
Upgrades to Park
$3,100
Herschel, Village of
Upgrades to curling rink
$2,000
Heward, Village of
Upgrades to community hall
$2,000
Hodgeville, Village Of
Upgrades to community swimming pool
$4,000
Hoodoo, RM of
Upgrades to exterior of municipal office
$14,020
Hubbard, Village of
Upgrades to community hall
$2,000
Hudson Bay, Town of
Purchase an ice plant for arena
$53,660
Humboldt, RM Of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$18,220
Ile-A-La-Crosse, Northern Village Of
Upgrades to Centennial and War Veterans Parks
$25,360
Indian Head, RM Of
Construction of two commemorative parks
$7,960
Insinger, RM of
Upgrades to several community facilities and regional park
$9,560
Island View, Resort Village of
Upgrades to beach area
$2,000
Ituna Bon Accord, RM Of
Upgrades to regional park
$10,640
Jansen, Village Of
Upgrades to sports grounds and community centre
$10,900
Kannata Valley, Resort Village of
Signage for town, erection of flag poles and bulletin board
$2,000
Kelvington, RM of
Upgrades to agricultural grounds
$12,340
Kelvington, Town of
Construction of a community park
$20,140
Kendal, Village Of
Upgrades to community centre
$2,000
Kennedy, Village of
Upgrades to park
$6,000
Kerrobert, Town Of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$24,487
Key West, RM Of
Upgrades to Seniors Centre & community centre
$2,000
Kincaid, Village Of
Upgrades to museum
$5,767
King George, RM Of
Upgrades to recreation centre
$6,000
Kinley, Village of
Purchase of playground equipment for park
$2,000
Kyle, Town Of
Construction of an outdoor multi-purpose facility
$18,720
Lacadena, RM of
Upgrades to rink
$5,000
Lake Alma, Village of
Upgrades to kitchen at memorial rink
$8,000
Lake Of The Rivers, RM Of
Upgrades community hall and signage
$5,350
Lakeside, RM Of
Upgrades to two playgrounds
$9,600
Lakeview, RM of
Upgrades to community halls
$9,540
Lampman, Town of
Upgrades to arena
$22,700
Langenburg, RM Of
Upgrades to regional park
$23,120
Langenburg, Town of
Upgrades to community swimming pool
$22,140
Langham, Town Of
Construction of an outdoor soccer facility
$22,900
Lemburg, Town of
Signage (with historic information) and rink lighting system
$10,545
Leroy, Town of
Upgrades to arena
$21,000
Limerick, Village of
Upgrades to rink and park
$8,200
Lipton, Village of
Upgrades to community hall
$6,620
Little Pine First Nation
Upgrades to sports grounds
$13,260
Loreburn, Village Of
Upgrades to playground
$7,320
Lucky Lake, Village of
Signage to mark town and commemorate centennial
$7,080
Maidstone, Town Of
Signage for town
$19,900
Makwa, Village of
Upgrades to community hall
$4,000
Manitou Beach, Resort Village of
Upgrades to beach walkway
$6,000
Marcelin, Village Of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$4,000
Marquis, Village of
Purchase of picnic tables
$2,000
Martensville, Town Of
Upgrades to community centre
$87,300
Mayfield, RM of
Upgrades to regional park
$8,800
Maymont, Village of
Upgrades to public library
$4,000
McCraney, RM of
Upgrades to skating rink
$8,620
Meath Park, Village of
Upgrades to recreation center
$6,000
Medstead, RM of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$12,220
Melville Beach, Resort Village of
Upgrades to waterfront park
$2,000
Melville, City Of
Expansion of Centennial Park
$89,060
Mervin, RM Of
Renovations to hall & library
$24,080
Metinota, Resort Village of
Purchase of flag poles for cairn
$2,000
Michel Village, Northern Hamlet of
Upgrades to community hall
$2,000
Middle Lake, Village Of
Upgrades to skating rink, community hall and park
$6,000
Milden, Village of
Upgrades to Centennial Memorial Park
$4,000
Mistatim, Village of
Upgrades to community center
$4,000
Monet, RM of
Build bleachers for sports grounds
$11,280
Montrose RM of
Upgrades to community hall
$14,200
Moose Creek, RM of
Upgrades to regional park
$17,740
Moose Jaw, RM of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$31,740
Moosomin First Nation
Construction of a Heritage Park
$18,120
Morris, RM of
Upgrades to exterior of RM office
$2,200
Morse, RM Of
Upgrades to RM Office exterior
$4,440
Morse, Town Of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$9,000
Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nations
Upgrades to hall
$12,060
Muskowekwan First Nation
Upgrades to community
$7,640
Naicam, Town of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$15,220
Neudorf, Village Of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$11,821
Neville, Village Of
Upgrades to skating rink
$4,716
Nipawin, RM of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$29,480
Nokomis, Town of
Upgrades to museum
$8,720
Norquay, Town of
Upgrades to sports grounds
$9,700
North Battleford, City of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$273,840
Ogema, Town Of
Upgrades to CPR Station Interpretive Centre
$11,700
One Arrow First Nation
Upgrades to sports grounds
$8,900
Orkney, RM Of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$36,120
Paddockwood, RM of
Upgrades to community centre
$21,300
Paddockwood, Village of
Upgrades to ball diamonds
$4,000
Paradise Hill, Village Of
Upgrades to arena and historic site
$9,720
Patuanak, Northern Hamlet Of
Upgrades to community hall
$2,000
Pebble Baye, Resort Village Of
Signage for resort village
$2,000
Pelican Lake First Nation
Construction of a sports park
$17,260
Pennant, Village Of
Construction of a park and camp site
$4,000
Pense, RM of
Upgrades to community hall and village beautification
$8,700
Perdue, Village of
Purchase of playground equipment for park
$7,440
Pleasantdale, RM Of
Upgrades to hall & the purchase of a community event asset
$13,460
Plenty, Village Of
Upgrades to park and signage for town
$7,430
Poplar Valley, RM Of
Upgrades to Rockin Beach Regional Park
$6,000
Porcupine RM of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$21,920
Prelate, Village Of
Upgrades to hall
$4,000
Punnichy, Village Of
Upgrades to community hall and library
$6,340
Qu’Appelle, Town of
Upgrade community hall
$12,960
Quill Lake, Village of
Signage for village, upgrades to playground
$8,780
Radville, Town of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$14,700
Raymore, Town Of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$17,360
Riverhurst, Village of
Upgrades to community campground
$4,000
Rockglen, Town Of
Upgrades to community hall and library
$9,000
Rose Valley, Town of
Upgrades to community centre
$21,520
St. Benedict, Village of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$4,000
St. Brieux, Village Of
Upgrades to community hall
$10,100
St. Georges Hill, Northern Hamlet of
Upgrades to community hall
$4,000
St. Louis, RM Of
Upgrades to several community facilities
$23,080
St. Walburg, Town of
Construction of a community Centennial Park
$13,440
Saskatchewan Beach, Resort Village Of
Construction of golf course
$4,000
Saulteaux First Nation
Upgrades to band hall
$11,280
Scott, RM of
Upgrades to ball diamonds
$3,000
Scott, Town of
Upgrades to curling rink
$6,713
Sedley, Village of
Upgrades to rink & youth centre
$10,145
Senlac, Village Of
Upgrades to campground
$2,000
Silton, Village of
Upgrades to community hall
$2,000
Sintaluta, Town of
Upgrades to sports complex
$4,000
Snipe Lake, RM of
Construction of gazebo/information centre at cemetery
$10,480
Souris Valley, RM Of
Upgrades to Oungre Memorial Regional Park Communiplex
$6,520
South Lake, Resort Village of
Upgrades to community hall
$2,000
Southey, Town of
Construction of a playground park
$13,860
Sovereign, Village of
Upgrades to community centre
$2,000
Spalding, RM of
Upgrades to community hall, club, curling club and park
$12,240
Spruce Lake, Village Of
Upgrades to community centre
$2,000
Spy Hill, RM of
Upgrades to rink and construction of a picnic area
$4,000
Stewart Valley, Village of
Upgrades to village park
$4,000
Stockholm, Village Of
Upgrades to park & signage for village
$6,060
Stonehenge, RM of
Upgrades to heritage church and civic centre
$2,500
Storthoaks, Village of
Upgrades to seniors centre and to playground
$2,000
Strasbourg, Town Of
Upgrades to museum
$25,540
Strongfield, Village of
Upgrades to community hall and rink
$4,200
Sturgis, Town of
Upgrades to sports grounds
$12,540
Success, Village of
Purchase of furnace for community hall
$2,000
Sweetgrass First Nation
Upgrades to hall
$11,420
Tantallon, Village Of
Upgrades to arena
$4,000
Tisdale, Town of
Upgrades to RECplex
$66,990
Tobin Lake, Resort Village Of
Upgrades to hall
$2,000
Tompkins, Village of
Upgrades to community hall
$4,000
Touchwood, RM of
Upgrades to exterior of municipal office
$6,620
Tramping Lake, Village of
Signage for village
$2,000
Val Marie, Village of
Upgrades to village centre and park, and historic markers
$13,620
Valparaiso, Village Of
Signage for village
$1,280
Vanguard, Village of
Upgrades to library-museum building
$9,000
Veregin, Village Of
Upgrades to National Doukhobor Heritage Village Museum
$2,000
Viscount, Village Of
Upgrades to exterior of library/village office building
$6,000
Wakaw, Town Of
Upgrades to recreation centre
$17,680
Waldeck, Village Of
Upgrades to playground
$6,660
Warman, Town of
Construction of park and playground
$69,620
Waterhen Lake First Nation
Construction of a race track
$15,420
Waverley, RM of
Upgrades to community halls and the purchase of picnic tables
$8,880
Wawota, Town Of
Upgrades to Centennial Heritage Park
$31,240
Webb, Village of
Signage to recognize old school site
$2,000
Weekes, Village of
Upgrades to community centre
$2,000
Wellington, RM of
Upgrades to community hall
$7,440
Weyakwin, Northern Hamlet of
Construction of a cross-country ski trail
$4,000
Weyburn RM Of
Upgrades to Community Centre and Nickel Lake Regional Park
$17,280
White Valley, RM Of
Upgrades to hall
$11,400
Willner, RM of
Upgrades to golf course
$6,000
Wolseley, RM of
Upgrades to arena and community hall
$9,460
Wreford RM Of
Upgrades to museum
$6,000
Wood Mountain, Village of
Upgrades to heritage site, hall, playground and library
$2,000
Yellow Creek, Village Of
Upgrades to community centre
$2,000
Yellow Grass, Town of
Renovations to Communiplex
$11,440
Young, Village of
Upgrades to Young swimming pool
$12,000
TOTAL 243 projects
$3,174,307
Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan (CCS) is a Government of Canada initiative to commemorate and celebrate Saskatchewan’s centennial in 2005.
Through CCS, Western Economic Diversification Canada will deliver $36.8 million in federal centennial funding allocated to capital legacy projects. Fourteen million dollars have been set aside for municipalities and First Nations communities outside of Regina and Saskatoon.
Communities will also be able to acquire assets for public use and that benefit the community.
The program provides one-time contributions of up to 100 per cent of total project costs to the maximum approved for the community. Funding is on a per-capita basis (based on the 2001 census and the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey) of $20 per person for communities of over 300 people. Smaller communities are eligible to receive funding as follows:
Population under 100 $2,000 per community
101-200 Population $4,000 per community
201-300 Population $6,000 per community
An information package was distributed to 887 Saskatchewan communities immediately following the December 2004 announcement. The deadline for applications is July 1, 2005.
Canadian Heritage has also committed up to $3.1 million for a number of initiatives including: Canada Day celebrations in Regina, activities surrounding the Royal Visit, and centennial celebrations being organized by non-government organizations.
For more information, please contact:
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Toll Free: 1-888-338-9378
Saskatoon area: (306) 975-6559
Website: www.wd.gc.ca
Mail: PO Box 2025, Saskatoon SK S7K 3S7
