September 03, 2009
Sicamous, British Columbia
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has undertaken renovations of the recreation centre in Sicamous thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada's Economic Action Plan.
Today, Colin Mayes, Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Shuswap, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding for the project; creating jobs and improving recreational opportunities in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.
"Our Government, through Canada's Economic Action Plan, is taking immediate action to reduce the effects of the economic slowdown," said MP Mayes. "Through projects such as the Sicamous and District Recreation Centre and Arena, the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program is not only creating jobs for our community, it is also paving the way for the region's future growth and prosperity."
Funding of $60,000 is provided through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.
This federal funding has allowed the Columbia Shuswap Regional District to complete much-needed upgrades to the Sicamous and District Recreation Centre and Arena, including roof repairs and replacement of lighting and flooring. These renovations have provided employment for local contractors, and will encourage greater use of the facility.
"This Recreation Infrastructure Canada Program funding has resulted in the completion of significant upgrades to the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre," said Marty Bootsma, Board Chair of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. "The upgrades will benefit not only the residents in Area E and the District of Sicamous, but all the individuals and teams from out of town that come to our facility for entertainment, recreation, and competition."
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 more information, contact:
Donna Howes
Manager, Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 604-666-1318
Cell: 604-505-6616
Gary Holte
Interim Manager, Environment and Engineering Services
Columbia Shuswap Regional District
Phone: 250-832-8194 Ext 5935
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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