News Release
For Release
March 15, 2007
Killarney, Manitoba – Killarney and area residents will
soon be able to get more active with a new multi-purpose recreation facility
with $1.5 million in funding from Canada’s New Government, the Province
of Manitoba and the local communities, through the Canada-Manitoba Municipal
Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
The Honourable Scott Smith, Minister of Competitiveness, Training and
Trade, on behalf of the Honourable Ron Lemieux, Minister of Infrastructure
and Transportation and Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris,
on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen’s
Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister
of Western Economic Diversification, made the announcement today.
“This is a major-league development for the Killarney area which
will see the creation of a new arena, curling rink, bowling alley and
recreation centre,” said Minister Smith. “Not only will this
community-driven project see the replacement of aging facilities that
are beyond repair, it will also create a new structure that will meet
the LEED silver standard for a high performance, green building.”
“Through this joint contribution of $1.5 million, Canada’s
New Government is promoting a more healthy and active community here in
Killarney,” said MP Merv Tweed. “We are getting things done
by investing in projects that will leave real and lasting benefits for
families and communities.”
The Killarney and District Multi-purpose Facility will include a skating
area, curling rink, community hall, fitness centre, bowling lanes and
walking/running track. The new multi-function building replaces existing
facilities that are beyond repair and plans are for the new structure
to feature environmentally friendly heating and water systems that will
produce no greenhouse gas emissions as well as reduce water consumption
by about 30 percent.
“The Municipality of Killarney–Turtle Mountain wishes to
thank both the Federal and Provincial Governments for their generous support
to our community project,” said Mayor Brian Moore. “The Municipal
Rural Infrastructure Fund will help to promote healthy living in Killarney
– Turtle Mountain and surrounding area.”
More specific details of the other projects receiving contributions
through MRIF will be revealed at events with local partners held throughout
the province over the coming weeks. The projects being announced support
MRIF’s green and recreation project categories.
The Canada-Manitoba Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) is investing
a total of $120 million in communities across Manitoba. Of the total funds,
80 percent of MRIF is earmarked for communities with a population under
250,000, including 198 municipalities and 50 unincorporated Northern Community
Councils in rural and northern Manitoba. The remaining 20 percent is for
communities with populations over 250,000.
More information on Canada and Manitoba infrastructure projects are
available at: www.infrastructure.gc.ca
and www.infrastructure.mb.ca.
For additional information, contact:
Jacqueline Petrus, Communications Coordinator
Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat
Winnipeg, Manitoba
(204) 945-8778
Toll-Free: 1-800-268-4883
www.infrastructure.mb.ca
Jacquie Sippola
Communications Officer
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Tel: (204) 983-0280
Winnipeg, Manitoba
John Thorpe, Communications Coordinator
Government of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
(204) 945-4997
www.gov.mb.ca
WD Toll-Free Number:
1 888 338-WEST (9378)
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Backgrounder
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF)
Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Programs
Each of the following projects is receiving funding under the Municipal
Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) through matching one-third contributions
from the federal and provincial governments and the local project proponent.
Southwestern
Municipality of Killarney-RM of Turtle Mountain — $1,500,000
Killarney and District Multipurpose Facility
This project will contribute to the construction of an 80,000 square foot
multi-purpose facility to include a skating area, curling rink, community
hall, fitness centre, bowling lanes and walking/running track. The new
facility will replace existing aging facilities that are beyond repair.
Previously announced:
Interlake
RM of West St. Paul — $525,000
West St. Paul Multiplex
The construction of this multi-purpose recreation complex will result
in a location for leisure sporting events for the residents of the RM
of West St. Paul and the RM of St. Andrews. The complex will replace two
aging community facilities in West St. Paul.
Winnipeg
YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg — $3,000,000
South Y Renewal and Expansion
An 18,000 sq. ft. expansion of the St. Vital YMCA-YWCA location includes
renewal of the athletic field, upgrades to the aquatic centre and improvements
to the fitness area. It is estimated that the rejuvenated South Y will
increase its membership capacity by 33% to a potential 10,000 members.
St. James Rods Football Club Inc. — $305,000
Rods Rejuvenation Project
The Rods are the longest running minor football club in Canada, providing
quality football programs to over 300 players from ages seven to adult.
The facility’s expansion will help meet the growing needs of the
Rods’ present football program and allow for further development.
Southeastern
RM of Taché — $375,000
Landmark Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion
This project involves the construction of two additional cells to the
existing hydraulically overloaded lagoon. The expanded facility will service
both the Village of Landmark and the RM of Taché, addressing requirements
for wastewater storage and treatment for the next 20 years.
Southwestern
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Inc. — $375,000
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Redevelopment – Phase I
The restoration and upgrades to this museum will ensure the history and
artifacts of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan of 1939-1945 remain
preserved. The upgrades will provide better access to people interested
in the history of flight training from all across North America. The facility
is both a provincial and national historical site.
Brandon University & the Brandon YM-YWCA — $2,400,000
The Y@BU Recreation Complex
This project will expand and renew the current fitness facilities at Brandon
University to service the campus, the YM-YWCA, as well as the surrounding
community.
Northern
Town of Grand Rapids — $5,100,000
Sewer and Water Project
This project consists of the construction of an integrated water and sewer
system to service the Town of Grand Rapids and the Hydro community of
Hybord.
North Central
Town of Gladstone & RM of Westbourne — $750,000
Gladstone District Community Centre
This projects consists of the construction of a multi-use facility that
includes the renovation of a 1,300 square foot two-storey building. An
addition will be constructed featuring a sod roof that will contain a
wild life preserve of indigenous prairie grasses and wild prairie flowers.
The facility will be built to a minimum of LEED Silver accreditation and
C-2000 standards.
Parkland
Town of Swan River — $1,200,000
Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre
Funds will be used towards construction of a new recreation and wellness
centre to provide residents of this region with year-round exercise and
physical fitness opportunities.
City and RM of Dauphin — $390,000
Dauphin Arena Eco-Chill System Expansion
The arena’s eco-chill ice system will be expanded to heat other
areas of the multi-purpose recreation complex in Dauphin. The process
limits the release of waste heat into the atmosphere and reduces building
heating costs. It also demonstrates a best-practices approach to energy
conservation.
