January 28, 2010
Reston, Manitoba
The Town of Reston is moving forward with renovations to the Reston Rec Plex, thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Today, the Honourable Steve Ashton, Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation on behalf of the Province of Manitoba; and Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification; announced funding for the Reston Rec Plex that will create jobs in the Town of Reston.
“Increasing sports and recreation opportunities in neighbourhood community clubs are extremely important to the health and well-being of families,” said Ashton. “When Manitobans get active, they learn new skills, practice team building, learn new pastimes and build friendships, many that last a lifetime.”
"Our Government is committed to helping communities like Reston renew their recreational infrastructure," said Tweed. "This funding assists communities in keeping their facilities up to date and efficient."
Funding of $84,299 is provided through the RInC program as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. The Province of Manitoba is contributing another $50,000.
“The RINC grant proceeds are instrumental in allowing our community to complete its 5-year plan to rejuvenate our Rec Plex,” said Ross Tycoles, Reeve of the Rural Municipality of Pipestone. “The roof is the last phase of this project .This is a multi-use facility used by all ages and is the focal point of our community.”
The Rural Municipality of Pipestone is upgrading the roof of the Reston Rec Plex. This will increase the lifespan of the Rec Plex and will ensure the community continues to have access to affordable recreation.
The 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. A total of almost $153 million in RInC funding will be invested across the four western provinces. Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is delivering the program in the four western provinces.
Visit the RInC program in the West, or Canada's Economic Action Plan for more information.
For more information, contact:
Gabriela Klimes
Communications, Winnipeg
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 204 983-6243
Charlie McDougall
Cabinet Communications
Province of Manitoba
Phone: (204) 945-1494
Ross Tycoles
Reeve of the Rural Municipality of Pipestone
Town of Reston
Telephone: 204 877-3541
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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