November 24, 2012
Strasbourg, Saskatchewan
Today, Tom Lukiwski, Member of Parliament for Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding for the Strasbourg and District Memorial Hall 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 MP Lukiwski. "By improving facilities such as this, we are helping to boost economic activity and maintain a high quality of life for Canadians."
Federal funding of $49,650 will go towards the installation of an elevator at the Memorial Hall, which will improve the accessibility of the facility. This improvement will also enhance functionality and safety for community residents and visitors using the hall.
"On behalf of myself and the residents of Strasbourg I would like to thank the Federal Government for their generous funding of our hall project," said Strasbourg Mayor Ken Swanston. "As we all know a town hall is the main place for activities year round and with this support it will allow us to make it more accessible for all to enjoy. I also want to thank the committee that was formed for all their fundraising efforts and funding applications for this project. We can see that working with local residents and government much can be achieved for the betterment of our communities and facilities."
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:
Joanne Mysak
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Telephone: 306-975-5942
Email: joanne.mysak@wd.gc.ca
Barb Griffin
Administrator
Town of Strasbourg
Strasbourg, Saskatchewan
Telephone: 306-725-3707
Email: strasbourg@sasktel.net
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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