Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Community Infrastructure in the Lloydminster and Area

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For Immediate Release

Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Community Infrastructure in the Lloydminster and Area

July 31, 2022 – Lloydminster, Saskatchewan – Western Economic Diversification Canada

Today the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of over $125,000 for six 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.

Quick Facts

·         The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is one of several infrastructure-related initiatives that the Government of Canada has undertaken to generate well-being and prosperity in communities across Canada.

·         Funding announced today will rehabilitate or improve cultural and community infrastructure such as the Communiplex in the Town of St. Walburg. The entrance of the Communiplex will be renovated to make the facility wheelchair accessible and bleachers will be installed in the viewing area.

Quotes

“The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is improving and renewing community infrastructure across the West. These investments will provide needed infrastructure upgrades throughout the Battlefords-Lloydminster riding, ensuring these facilities remain vibrant for years to come.”

-       The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Member of Parliament for Battlefords-Lloydminster

Saskatchewan projects announced today:

Additional Links
 

·         Canada 150

·         WD Canada 150

Contacts

Nicholas Insley
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
Telephone: 613-954-1042
Email: [email protected]

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