March 09, 2010
Regina, Saskatchewan
Western Economic Diversification Canada is pleased to announce that funds under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program are fully approved for projects in communities across Saskatchewan.
In Saskatchewan 149 projects with a total value of over $59.4 million were approved for funding under RInC, as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. This included federal contributions of over $15.8 million, with the balance of project funds provided by provincial government, municipal governments and local organizations.
“Hockey rinks, swimming pools, and soccer fields bring together our families and our communities,” said the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification. “Work is underway, jobs are being created, and our Government’s Recreational Infrastructure Canada program is benefitting all of Saskatchewan.”
The RInC program provides funding for projects to upgrade recreational facilities. Arenas, parks, swimming pools, recreational fields and trails are among the types of facility improvement projects funded in Saskatchewan communities. All RInC projects must be completed by March 31, 2011.
The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. In total, WD has approved 718 RInC projects that will use all of the funding available in the West. These projects are helping 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.
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Government of Canada funds under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program are fully approved for projects in Saskatchewan communities. A total of 149 projects worth $59.4 million have been identified to help upgrade recreational facilities across the province.
Federal contributions total over $15.8 million, with the balance of project funds provided by provincial government, municipal governments and local organizations.
For more information, contact:
Lisa Hutniak
Minister’s Office
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Lisa.hutniak@wd-deo-gc.ca
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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