LANIGAN, Saskatchewan, July 2, 2010 - On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) and Member of Parliament (Blackstrap), today announced funding for the Lanigan Advisor.
The Lanigan Advisor is a community newspaper serving the Lanigan area. It covers local news, sports, business, jobs, and community events.
"Our Government is proud to support magazines and community newspapers," said Minister Moore. "A strong periodical sector contributes to our economy, our culture, and our democratic life."
"The periodical sector is highly competitive, and support from the Government of Canada is welcome," said Minister of State Yelich. "I am pleased to see the Lanigan Advisor receive such support."
"Financial assistance under the CPF helps ensure that we can continue to publish a community newspaper each week," said Linda Mallett, Publisher and Editor of the Lanigan Advisor. "Postage rates have continued to rise, and this financial support ensures that we can continue to reach our readers while keeping our subscription rates competitive."
The Government of Canada has provided funding of $13,735 to the Lanigan Advisor under the Aid to Publishers component of the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF). The Fund invests in periodicals like this one to help increase the overall health of the Canadian magazine and non-daily newspaper industries. The Aid to Publishers component works to ensure that Canadians can continue to have access to the Canadian content they want from paid or request circulation magazines and community newspapers and provides those titles with the support they need to respond to a complex marketplace. This component provides greater flexibility for publishers to invest where needed in creation, production, marketing, distribution, and Web and digital development.
The CPF, which was created following public consultations, replaces two former programs: the Publications Assistance Program and the Canada Magazine Fund.
Matthew Deacon
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
matthew.deacon@pch.gc.ca
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
media@pch.gc.ca
