October 17, 2012
Barrhead, Alberta
Today, the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced $34,099 in federal funding towards the Barrhead Exhibition Association and Agricultural Society under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
“Your Government is committed to creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in our communities,
” said Hon. Rob Merrifield, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead. “By improving our community facilities, we are helping to boost economic activity and maintain a high quality of life for not only the Barrhead area but all Canadians.
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Federal funding will support a series of improvements to the Barrhead agricultural grounds, such as repairing bleachers, panels and corral, upgrading rodeo bucking chutes, and constructing concession and storage areas in the exhibition hall. Additional enhancements include refinishing the facility’s meeting room cement floor, repainting kitchen and washroom walls and doors, as well as upgrading plumbing fixtures. The rehabilitation of this valued piece of recreational infrastructure will enable the Agricultural Society to attract more visitors to the grounds, which will benefit the local business community.
“We have been working to improve our facilities for quite a while,
” said Adolph Bablitz, President of the Barrhead Exhibition Association and Agricultural Society. “The support from the federal government will help us move these projects forward faster, improving the quality of the many community events we host through the year. We really appreciate the help.
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CIIF supports, on a cost-shared basis, repairs and improvements to existing community infrastructure accessible to the public. Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is delivering the Fund in Western Canada with an allocation of $46.2 million over two years.
Since 2006, the Harper Government, through WD, has invested in job-creating small and medium-sized businesses, aerospace, marine and defence industries, and supported innovative entrepreneurs in pursuing emerging markets. By continuing to promote new economic opportunities, WD is helping to create jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity.
For more information, contact:
Donna Kinley
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
(780) 495-6892
Donna.Kinley@wd.gc.ca
Adolph Bablitz
President
Barrhead Exhibition Association and Agricultural Society
(780) 674-2284
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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