Today, the Honourable Ted Menzies, Minister of State for Finance and Member of Parliament for Macleod, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding towards enhancing the Westview wet pond area under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
“Our Government is committed to creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in our communities,
” said Minister Menzies. “By improving our community facilities, we are helping to boost economic activity and maintain a high quality of life for residents of Nanton.
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Federal funding of $15,000 will support a number of improvements to Westview’s wet pond, including the installation of an aerator. This device will provide a cleaner habitat for species and improve the overall quality and health of the pond. Additional enhancements to the area will stimulate recreational activities and provide an improved, greener quality of life to the community of Nanton.
“The Town of Nanton is extremely pleased with this opportunity,
” says John Blake, Mayor of Nanton. “It will definitely enhance the area and provide our residents with a great place to enjoy Nanton.
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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
Telephone: 780-495-6892
Email: Donna.Kinley@wd.gc.ca
Ryan Leuzinger
Director of Public Services
Town of Nanton
Telephone: 403-646-2029
WD Toll-Free Number:1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
WD Website: www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
