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The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is investing over $1.8 million through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) for six projects in Yukon to support improvements to existing community infrastructure and recreational facilities. The following projects are receiving investments from CanNor.
Canada Games Centre Emergency Generator
| CanNor: |
$605,000 (2012-14) |
| City of Whitehorse: |
$600,000 (over two years) |
| Total: |
$1,205,000 |
In Whitehorse, funding will allow the City of Whitehorse to purchase and install an emergency generator at the Canada Games Centre (CGC). This addition will enhance the safety and operational efficiency of the facility as well as enable it to act as an emergency shelter during city power outages.
Kwanlin Dün First Nation Recreation Facilities Upgrade
| CanNor: |
$145,400 (2012-14) |
| Kwanlin Dun First Nation: |
$210,600 (2012-13) |
| Total: |
$356,000 |
In Whitehorse, funding will support the Kwanlin Dün First Nation to upgrade their skating rink and softball field. The skating rink renovations will include a new roof structure, lighting and a warm-up facility. The softball field renovations will include new bleachers, a dugout and resurfacing of the grounds.
Kluane First Nation Recreation Centre Upgrades
| CanNor: |
$382,770 (2012-14) |
| Private Sector: |
$262,130 |
| Kluane First Nation: |
$287,346 |
| Total: |
$932,246 |
In Burwash Landing, funding will support enhancements to the community's skating rink as well as a new fitness centre. Renovations will allow the centre to be used for year round-activities such as skating and hockey in winter and basketball, skateboarding and rollerblading in summer. Kluane First Nation community members, as well as visitors to the area and neighbouring residents will benefit from this facility.
Village of Haines Junction Curling Rink Renovations
| CanNor: |
$170,000 (2012-14) |
| Village of Haines Junction: |
$175,000 (over two years) |
| Total: |
$345,000 |
In Haines Junction, funding will support renovations to the curling rink which is 32 years old and has been closed for the past two winters. Renovations include excavation of the existing rink, construction of a new rink and installation of a cooling floor piping system.
Town of Watson Lake Recreation Centre Upgrades
| CanNor: |
$121,000 (2012-14) |
| Town of Watson Lake: |
$174,000 |
| Total: |
$295,000 |
In Watson Lake, funding will assist the Town to install a back-up heating system for the local recreation complex. The recreation complex is Watson Lake's primary evacuation and reception centre in the event of an emergency.
Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation Cultural Centre Renovations
| CanNor: |
$425,000 (2013-14) |
| Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation: |
$640,000 |
| Total: |
$1,065,000 |
In Dawson City, funding will support the renovation and expansion of the existing Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre in downtown Dawson. The work will involve the building of a new wing to expand the current display area and renovation of the existing structure to improve safety and operational efficiency.
Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund
The Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) is a new two-year national program to rehabilitate and improve existing community infrastructure across Canada. It will help to modernize community infrastructure and provide economic benefits, including support for job creation. Projects to repair and improve existing community infrastructure that is accessible to the public are funded on a cost-shared basis with municipal, regional and First Nation governments, as well as not-for-profit organizations. All projects are required to begin and end construction prior to March 31, 2014. CIIF is part of Canada's Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada's multi-faceted plan to aid in creating jobs, growth and prosperity.
CIIF is delivered by CanNor in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon. CIIF is one of several economic development programs within CanNor. CanNor delivers on its exclusive northern mandate through funding programs, providing project management services, leveraging the federal role in the North, serving as a champion for northern interests, and undertaking policy and research.
