January 23, 2013 Onanole, Manitoba
Today, Robert Sopuck, Member of Parliament for Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic persification, announced support for the Onanole Arena under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
“Our Government is pleased to support infrastructure projects across the country like the Onanole Arena,
” said MP Sopuck. “The Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund will benefit Canadian families and communities immediately, helping to support job creation, boosting economic activity, as well as creating safe and accessible community infrastructure facilities for years to come.
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The Harper Government’s investment of $86,300 will enhance the services provided by the Onanole Arena. The upgrades include renovating the rink boards, repairing the roof and installing a score clock. These improvements will ensure that hockey leagues and recreational programming continue to thrive in Onanole.
“On behalf of the Onanole and District Recreation Centre as well as our entire community, we would like to thank Western Economic persification for the CIIF investment,
" said Mike Collyer, Chair of the Onanole Rink Committee. “This funding will make a difference in the lives of our community members and will be far reaching in the coming months. With your generous support, as well as the support from local community members, the Onanole and District Recreation Centre will continue to provide an outstanding facility for our area.
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In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Harper Government announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. Our Government committed $150 million over two years for the Fund. The Fund supports projects that look to improve existing community infrastructure accessible for use by the public, such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas, cultural and other community facilities.
Since 2006, the Harper Government, through WD, has invested in job-creating, small- and medium-sized businesses, aerospace, marine and defence industries, and supported innovative entrepreneurs in pursuing emerging markets. By continuing to promote new economic opportunities, WD is helping to create jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity.
For more information, contact:
Gabriela Klimes
Communications, Winnipeg
Western Economic persification Canada
Telephone: 204-983-6243
Mike Collyer
Chair of the Onanole Rink Committee
Onanole and District Recreation Corporation
Telephone: 204-848-2085
WD Toll-Free Number:1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
WD Website: www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
