April 19, 2013
Beausejour, Manitoba
Today, James Bezan, Member of Parliament for Selkirk—Interlake, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the upgrades to Association for Community Living—Beausejour Branch (ACL—BB) under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
“I am proud to see the Association for Community Living—Beausejour Branch benefit from our Government’s support for local infrastructure,” said MP Bezan. “Our investment here will help to create local jobs and new economic opportunities, while providing a space for families and friends to join together as a community.”
The Harper Government’s investment of $247,084 will allow the ACL—BB to retrofit a portion of its building. Previously used as a recycling facility, this investment will provide the community with a new space for public use that will offer enhanced programming for seniors and provide a greater variety of services to individuals living with disabilities.
“The Association for Community Living—Beausejour Branch is a non-profit community based organization which provides person-centered opportunities for adults living with intellectual disabilities to lead the life they choose with dignity and respect,” said Linda Gmiterek, Executive Director. “ACL—BB is truly honored and more than delighted that we have been selected to receive funding from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. This funding will not only add to the health and well-being of our participants, but it will also provide additional space for growth in the future.”
In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Harper Government announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. Our Government committed $150 million over two years for the Fund. The Fund supports projects that look to improve existing community infrastructure accessible for use by the public, such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas, cultural and other community facilities.
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:
Gabriela Klimes
Communications, Winnipeg
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 204-983-6243
Cheryl Splett
Project Coordinator
Association for Community Living—Beausejour Branch
Telephone: 204-268-1803
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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