August 17, 2009
Coaldale, Alberta
The Town of Coaldale will move forward with repairs and upgrades to the Coaldale Sportsplex thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada's Economic Action Plan.
Today, Rick Casson, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding for this project that will improve a vital recreational infrastructure asset in the Town of Coaldale.
“ Today's investment will help enhance the capacity of the Coaldale Sportsplex to provide recreational opportunities to residents and visitors, ” said MP Casson. “ Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, our Government is creating jobs and encouraging healthy and active lifestyles. ”
Funding of $85,540 is provided under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.
The Town of Coaldale will reseal the arched roof and repave the parking lot of the Coaldale Sportsplex. These renovations will improve the longevity of the building and will benefit all visitors by providing them with an enhanced recreational facility. Upgrades to the parking lot will also improve public access to the Sportsplex, allowing more visitors to use the ice arena, swimming pool and curling rink. The modernized facility will also encourage physical activity among all visitors and improve the recreational infrastructure in the community.
" Residents of the Town of Coaldale will benefit from this funding for the rehabilitation of the Coaldale Ice Arena and Sportsplex parking lot, " said Kim Craig, Mayor of the Town of Coaldale. " This project is just one example of the commitment of our government to help strengthen the economy by creating jobs and contributing to the sustainability of our community. "
The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. It will provide a temporary economic stimulus that will help reduce the impacts of the global recession while renewing, upgrading and expanding recreational infrastructure in Canadian communities.
Visit the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program in the West, or Canada's Economic Action Plan for more information.
For additional information, contact:
Donna Kinley
Manager, Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Phone: (780) 495-6892
Cell: (780) 991-7432
Toll-Free Number: 1 888 338-WEST (9378)
http://www.wd.gc.ca/
Roy Ermter
Director of Operations
Town of Coaldale
Phone: (403) 345-1300
WD Toll-Free Number :1 888 338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY) : 1 877 303-3388
Website : WD is online at www.wd-deo.gc.ca .
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