Rapid View, Saskatchewan. Today, Rob Clarke, Member of Parliament for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding for upgrades to the Rapid View arena under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
“Our Government is continuing to support communities across Canada with investments in local infrastructure,
” said MP Clarke. “This upgrading project will create jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in our community.
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Thanks to $6,650 in federal funding, residents of Rapid View can look forward to enhanced safety, increased accessibility and reduced water damage to the facility. Improvements will include upgrades to the fire safety system, the building of accessible bleachers and the installation of a sump pump.
"We are extremely pleased to receive this funding,
” said Bobbi Bremner, Rapid View Recreation Association president. “This will allow us to make much needed improvements to our building’s fire system, as well as improve accessibility for all community members attending events.
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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:
Joanne Mysak
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Telephone: 306-975-5942
Email: joanne.mysak@wd.gc.ca
Bobbi Bremner
President, Rapid View Recreation Association
Rapid View, Saskatchewan
Telephone: 306-236-3024
Email: bobbibremner@hotmail.com
