Keremeos is moving forward with upgrades to the Similkameen Recreation Centre thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
“This project will create jobs right here in our community, while enhancing our rink for the enjoyment of future generations,” the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board, Minister for the Asia Pacific Gateway and Member of Parliament for Okanagan - Coquihalla, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
The Similkameen Recreation Centre is receiving funding to replace equipment at the local ice rink. Funding will provide new bleachers, rink boards, players’ boxes and penalty boxes. These upgrades, to be completed by October 30, 2010, will extend the life of the facility, allowing residents of Keremeos to enjoy the Similkameen Recreation Centre for years to come.
Funding of $50,000 is provided through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
“The rink is an important part of our winter activities and the upgrades to the rink boards and equipment will extend the life of the rink for many years,” said Karl Donoghue, Recreation Director of the Similkameen Recreation Centre.
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 funding under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program is helping the Similkameen Recreation Centre to replace equipment at the local ice rink. This federal investment of $50,000 will extend the life of the facility for years to come.
For more information, contact:
Jaime Burke
Manager, Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Phone: (604) 666-1318
Karl Donoghue
Recreation Director
Similkameen Recreation Centre
Phone: (250) 499-2400
WD Toll-Free Number:1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
WD Website: www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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