Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Macklin-area Community Infrastructure

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For Immediate Release

Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Macklin-area Community Infrastructure

July 31, 2015– Macklin, Saskatchewan – Western Economic Diversification Canada

Today, the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Member of Parliament for Battlefords–Lloydminster,  on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $25,100 for the Macklin Lake Regional Park Authority 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 Macklin Lake Regional Park Authority will upgrade the playground at the park by adding new playground equipment.

·         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.

Quotes

“Parks play an important role in the development of a thriving and healthy community, and the updates to the Macklin Lake Regional Park’s playground will help preserve this space for generations to come. This investment is a prime example of how our Government is helping to celebrate the 150^th anniversary of Confederation in towns and cities across Canada.”

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

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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