July 28, 2015 – Red Deer, Alberta – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, Earl Dreeshen, Member of Parliament for Red Deer, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Canada, announced support of $339,831 for four projects under the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
In Economic Action Plan 2015, the Government of Canada announced further support for communities with the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Thanks to a commitment of $150 million, communities from coast to coast to coast will see support for improvements to local infrastructure, creating a lasting legacy as Canada prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program will help fund renovations, expansions and rehabilitations to existing infrastructure that provides community and cultural benefits for the public. The Program represents one of several infrastructure-related initiatives that the Government of Canada has undertaken to generate well-being and prosperity across Canada.
Donna Kinley
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 780-495-6892
Email: donna.kinley@wd-deo.gc.ca
Breanna Mielke
Collections and Exhibit Coordinator
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Telephone: 403-341-8614
Email: Breanna@ashfm.ca
Ariane Zimmer
Treasurer
Delburne Community Hall Society
Telephone: 403-318-4790
Email: arianec77@yahoo.ca
Arno Glover
Branch Manager
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 104
Telephone: 403-227-3622
Email: Rcl104innisfail@shaw.ca
Meghan Gustum
Marketing Manager
Westerner Park
Telephone: 403-309-0207
MGustum@westernerpark.ca
WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
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