Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Today, Maurice Vellacott, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon—Wanuskewin, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding for upgrades to the YMCA of Saskatoon 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 Vellacott. “By improving facilities such as the YMCA, we are helping to boost economic activity and maintain a high quality of life for Canadians.
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The federal investment of $39,750 will enable the YMCA to repair the exterior roof over the squash courts and replace older lockers in the change rooms. The organization has one of the few squash facilities in Saskatoon, but games had to stop due to leaks in the roof. The repairs will allow the YMCA to continue to host the city’s squash community.
“This support from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund is a great boost to our Association,
” said Janet Giles, Chief Executive Officer, YMCA of Saskatoon. “The YMCA is committed to ensuring that all citizens within the community are able to access affordable health and fitness activities, and this grant will assist us with these much needed repairs and replacements in our facility.
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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
Janet Giles
Chief Executive Officer
Saskatoon YMCA
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Telephone: 780-991-4262
Email: jgiles@ymcasaskatoon.org
