Recreational facilities upgraded in southeastern Saskatchewan

News Release

December 17, 2013

Milestone, Saskatchewan

Campers and hockey players benefit from investments made by the Harper Government

Member of Parliament Ed Komarnicki, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, today announced upgrades to recreational facilities in three southeast Saskatchewan communities to encourage greater participation in local sports and outdoor activities.

With a $63,450 investment from the federal government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF), the arenas in Milestone and Torquay and the Lang campground will see improvements to their respective facilities.

Quick Facts

Located midway between Regina and Weyburn, Milestone is a thriving community.
Torquay is located along Highways #18 and #350, just a few kilometres north of the border to the United States. Torquay is currently seeing tremendous growth due to the Bakken Oilfield.
Lang is enjoying a period of growth and renewal.

Quotes

“Our Government’s investments in community infrastructure are helping to create jobs and boost economic activity that results in modern, safe and accessible community facilities.”
– Ed Komarnicki, Member of Parliament, Souris—Moose Mountain

“Small communities like ours struggle to meet operational and maintenance costs. Major renovations like these are out of reach without significant fundraising efforts and investments from senior levels of government.”
– Michael Strachan, Mayor, Village of Torquay

“Installing new lighting at the arena will improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. These improvements will be enjoyed by local residents and visitors to our facility.”
–Jeff Brown, Mayor, Town of Milestone

“Our small community is very grateful for the support of the federal government to upgrade Lions Park at the campground. With the assistance of community volunteers, the new play structures and swings have been installed and repairs to the gazebo are underway. We hope everyone will enjoy these improvements at the Lang and District Campground.”
–Al Broderick, Mayor, Village of Lang

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Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Email: joanne.mysak@wd-deo.gc.ca

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