Bearberry, Alberta – Today, Blake Richards, Member of Parliament for Wild Rose, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding for upgrades to the Bearberry Community Hall and Heritage & Arts Centre 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 Richards. “By improving facilities such as these, we are helping to boost economic activity and maintain a high quality of life for Canadians.
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Federal funds of $3,840 will assist with improvements for both the Bearberry Community Hall and Heritage & Arts Centre. Upgrades to these facilities will extend their lifespans and help increase the Community of Bearberry’s appeal as a tourist destination.
"The Bearberry Wapitana Society is happy to accept funding from the CIIF,
" said Kathie Morris, President of the Bearberry Wapitana Society. "Being a small community hall in rural Alberta it is always a challenge to maintain and improve infrastructure. Outside funding sources along with our own help keep our unique rural hall viable.
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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.
