March 27, 2010
Rosenort, Manitoba
The Town of Rosenort is moving forward with the construction of a three-mile recreation trail thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada's Economic Action Plan.
"This project will provide an improved trail for the community to enjoy in all seasons, while creating immediate jobs,
" said Minister Toews, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
The project involves the construction of a three-mile recreation trail along the Morris auxiliary flood diversion channel, adding to the existing trail that follows the Morris River. The trail will be used for walking and bicycling in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter. It will include pedestrian bridges spanning natural water run-off, drainage ditches, one creek and the Morris River.
Funding of $50,000 is provided through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.
"Our government's Economic Action Plan will enable us to make this recreation opportunity available to our community,
" said Darren Plett, River Trail Coordinator. "The Rosenort River Trail is intended to provide a recreation opportunity that will be utilized by all ages; bring the community together; encourage people to enjoy a piece of nature right in our own backyard; and present a small picture of our community's history, particularly our long-standing fight against spring flooding.
"
The Town of Rosenort is widespread. The recreation trail will tie together the shopping area, old and new residential areas, schools, an arena and a park. It will also encourage physical activity for people of all ages and improve safety for children who will be able to use the trail for walking or biking to school, the arena or the park, instead of crossing the provincial highway.
The 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 RInC program in the West, or Canada's Economic Action Plan for more information.
For Broadcast Use
The Government of Canada is investing $50,000 to help the Town of Rosenort build a recreation trail. Minister Vic Toews, on behalf of Western Economic Diversification Minister Lynne Yelich announced this funding under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program.
For more information, contact:
Gabriela Klimes
Communications, Winnipeg
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 204-983-6243
Darren Plett
River Trail Coordinator
204 746-2376
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.
Subscribe to news releases and keep up-to-date on the latest from WD.
