Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Calgary''s Community Infrastructure
(firmenpresse) - CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/24/15 -- Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, the Honourable Deepak Obhrai, Member of Parliament for Calgary East, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $82,600 for two projects benefitting the Calgary area 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.
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"The 150th anniversary of Confederation is a great opportunity to celebrate Canada''s rich history and heritage, and to look forward to its promising future, by improving and renewing community infrastructure across the West through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program."
- The Honourable Deepak Obhrai, Member of Parliament for Calgary East
"Thank you to the Government of Canada for this funding as it will make a big difference to the services we can provide to residents in our neighbourhood."
- Sheila Taylor, President, Lake Bonavista Community Association
"This contribution from the "Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program" will allow the Marlborough Park Community Association to renew the flooring throughout our very busy and well used Community centre. The Marlborough Park Community Centre is heavily used for community, family, social, recreational, educational and corporate meeting needs of East Calgary. The renewal of our flooring will assist in meeting these needs for many years into the future."
- Doug Caswell, Community Centre Administrator, Marlborough Park Community Association
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Donna Kinley
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
780-495-6892
Sheila Taylor
President
Lake Bonavista Community Association
403-837-8129
Doug Caswell
Community Centre Administrator
Marlborough Park Community Association
403- 248-1775
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Datum: 24.07.2015 - 14:00 Uhr
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