December 07, 2012
Drayton Valley, Alberta
Today, the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding for upgrades to Drayton Valley's Sports Fields under the Harper Government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
"I am proud to see the Town of Drayton Valley benefit from your Government's investment in community infrastructure," said MP Merrifield. "This investment will help create jobs, growth, and long-term prosperity for the Drayton Valley community while leaving a lasting legacy of improved local infrastructure."
Federal funding of $127,393 will assist with renovations to nine baseball diamonds and four multi-use sports fields. Several field enhancements, including the installation of benches and fencing, will ensure the sports fields remain suitable for hosting practices, games and tournaments. These improvements will help the Town meet the growing demand for enhanced sporting grounds, while creating a more satisfying recreational experience for players and community members alike.
"It's great seeing the federal government partnering with municipalities to provide local facilities with much needed repairs," said his Worship Moe Hamdon, Mayor for the Town of Drayton Valley. "I'm sure this will be appreciated by the community."
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
Kerry Doran
Recreation Activity Coordinator
Town of Drayton Valley
Telephone: 780-514-2560
Email: rec.activity@draytonvalley.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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