Today, Leon Earl Benoit, Member of Parliament for Vegreville-Wainwright, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding for the Municipal District of Wainwright’s Family Community Services Building 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 Benoit. “By improving facilities such as this, we are helping to boost economic activity and maintain a high quality of life for Canadians.
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Federal funding of $59,187 will assist with building renovations to further enhance the services and indoor environment of the community centre. With these improvements, the present and future needs of residents, families and community groups can be met in a more comfortable, enjoyable way.
“We are pleased to partner with the federal government to improve this important community facility,
” said Bob Barss, Reeve of The Municipal District of Wainwright. “Children, youth, seniors and those with special requirements will greatly benefit from this project.
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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.
