St. Albert, Alberta
Today, Brent Rathgeber, Member of Parliament for Edmonton—St. Albert, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding for the Little White School Rehabilitation project under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
"The Government, through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund, is continuing to support communities across Canada,
" said MP Rathgeber. "This project will create jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in our community.
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Federal funding of $60,415 supported the rehabilitation of an historic landmark that attracts both local residents and visitors to the St. Albert area. Improvements to the Little White School included waterproofing the basement and restoring several interior infrastructure elements, which will increase the life span and durability of the facility. These renovations will help ensure the School remains open for public tours and continues to be a treasured gem in the community of St. Albert for years to come.
"The Little White School recognizes the remarkable sacrifice of St. Albert families both at home and abroad during the Second World War. Freedom for education of our children has been a hallmark of being a Canadian citizen. That freedom was preserved and celebrated with the building of this School," said Alan Murdock, Board Chair for the Arts and Heritage Foundation of St. Albert. "Arts and Heritage St. Albert is most appreciative of the contribution of the Government of Canada in restoring this important building which belongs to the citizens of St. Albert.
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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
Paul Moulton
Executive Director
Arts and Heritage Foundation of St. Albert
Telephone: 780-651-5740
Email: paulm@artsheritage.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.
