Ste. Genevieve, Manitoba. Today, the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Provencher, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) to the Ste. Genevieve Community Centre.
“Facilities such as this centre are vital to the creation of jobs, growth and prosperity in our communities,
” said Minister Toews. “I am proud of our Government’s investment in the Ste. Genevieve Community Centre which is helping to improve the quality of life for local families. I am confident it will serve the community well into the future.
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Funding of $20,964 went towards upgrading the ice rink base from gravel to concrete. The upgrade has helped make the facility more functional by improving public accessibility and allowing it to be used for a wider range of sports, recreational activities and community events throughout the year.
“We are thrilled to have a concrete surface for our community ice rink,
” said Tashia Elias, President, Ste. Genevieve Community Centre. “The funding from CIIF and the RM of Taché has made this dream a reality, and we appreciate the support to become a strong community with more to offer our residents.
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CIIFsupports, 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.
