Today, Candice Bergen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Portage-Lisgar, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding to support improvements to Treherne’s Community Centre under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
"Our Government is committed to creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in communities across Canada,
” said MP Bergen. “By contributing to projects such as this, we are building on the foundation that is the fabric of community life across this great country.
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With $13,300 in federal funding, the Town of Treherne will renovate the washrooms and upgrade energy efficiency at its community centre, which is used for many social events and community milestones, such as graduations and weddings. The project will ensure this community centre can continue to bring the people of Treherne and the surrounding communities together.
“Residents of the Town of Treherne are extremely grateful to have been approved for this CIIF investment to support much needed upgrades and improvements to the Treherne Community Centre
”, said James Knockaert, Mayor of Treherne. “As they come together to socialize and enjoy sporting events, visitors and residents will be welcomed to the new, well-lit, modernized space in the hall and skating rink.
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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:
Gabriela Klimes
Communications, Winnipeg
Telephone: 204-983-6243
Christi Van Den Bussche
Assistant C.A.O., Town of Treherne
Telephone: 204-723-2044 ext 2223
Email: c.vandenbussche@treherne.ca
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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Through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF), the Harper Government has committed to supporting communities and creating jobs through repairs and improvements to existing community facilities over the next two years. The Fund is being delivered by the regional development agencies across Canada. In Western Canada, Western Economic Diversification is delivering over $46 million towards eligible projects.
The construction of new infrastructure and repairs to facilities that are primarily for commercial or for-profit activities are ineligible. Facilities must be accessible for use by the public and not limited to a private membership. All projects are required to be completed by March 31, 2014.
Organizations eligible to apply for funding under CIIF include:
- local or regional governments or related agencies;
- provincial entities that provide municipal-type services to communities;
- non-profit organizations; and
- First Nation governments, including Band or Tribal Councils or their legally-designated representatives.
Examples of the type of community infrastructure that can be supported under CIIF include:
- community centres;
- cultural centres;
- parks;
- libraries;
- recreational facilities (e.g. local arenas, swimming pools, sports fields, and other types of recreational facilities);
- tourism facilities having a local impact; and
- other existing community infrastructure assets which have a local community impact such as connectivity and broadband and local airports.
Please refer to the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund website for more information
