July 31, 2015 – Stony Plain, Alberta – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Edmonton—Spruce Grove, announced support of $500,000 for upgrades to the Stony Plain Rotary Park 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.
Joanne Kunstek
Regional Affairs Advisor
Office of the Honourable Rona Ambrose
Telephone: 780-782-8686
Email: joanne.kunstek@hc-sc.gc.ca
Karl Hill
Director of Community and Protective Services
Town of Stony Plain
Telephone: 780-963-8587
Email: k.hill@stonyplain.com
WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
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