Federal Funding to strengthen Economic Opportunities in Southwest Saskatchewan

September 11, 2009

Swift Current, Sk, - David Anderson Member of Parliament for Cypress Hills-Grasslands announced federal funding to strengthen economic opportunities in Southwest Saskatchewan. Funding for these investments is being provided under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

“Our Government, through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, is taking steps to reduce the effects of the economic slowdown,” said Anderson. “These facilities are an important part of these communities. It brings people together as families, friends and neighbours to learn new skills, exchange ideas, get fit and healthy, and have fun.”

“With this investment we are providing a boost towards the ultimate completion of this facility,” said Cypress Hills MLA Wayne Elhard.  “Our government was pleased to help build for the future of Shaunavon.”

Five communities in Cypress Hills-Grasslands will receive funding for a total Federal and Provincial contribution of over 1.3 million dollars. 

• Elrose $10,000 – Upgrade Curling arena headers and walkways
• Eston $ 46,6000 - Upgrade artificial ice plant in community complex
• Fox Valley $ 73,116 - Upgrade arena washrooms to make wheelchair accessible and construct new dressing rooms
• Jean Louis Legare Regional Park Authority $20,476 – Aquatic centre renovations
• Shaunavon.  $1,155,000 – Complete Phase 3 of the Multi-purpose facility

The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. It will provide a temporary economic stimulus that will help reduce the impacts of the global recession while renewing, upgrading and expanding recreational infrastructure in Canadian communities.

RInC is part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada’s multi-faceted stimulus plan that will ensure a quick recovery from the current economic downturn. Western Economic Diversification Canada is delivering the initiative in the four western provinces.

For information on Canada’s Economic Action Plan, please visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.