July 29, 2015 – Lethbridge, Alberta – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, Jim Hillyer, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $686,786 for three projects benefitting the City of Lethbridge and the Town of Magrath 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.
"The Town of Magrath is grateful to our MP, Jim Hillyer, and to the Government of Canada for the commitment of $100,000 for the upgrade of the irrigation head-gates structure tied to its historic Galt Canal. This National Historic Site and event area and associated trail commemorates the forward thinking of Sir Alexander Galt, his son Elliott Galt, and son-in-law, Charles Magrath, in the founding of the irrigation works located in the region south of Lethbridge which opened this part of southern Alberta to settlement in the late 19th century."
- Gerry Baril, Councillor, Town of Magrath
Donna Kinley
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 780-495-6892
Email: donna.kinley@wd-deo.gc.ca
Melody Garner
Director, Advancement and Community Relations
Lethbridge Family Services
Telephone: 403-894-1005
Email: mgarner@lfsfamily.ca
Elizabeth Hegerat
Associate Director: Service Development
Lethbridge Public Library
Telephone: 403-320-4187
Email: Elisabeth.hegerat@lethlib.ca
Wade Alston
Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Magrath
Telephone: 403-758-3212
Email: wade@magrath.ca
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