Harper Government Invests in Southern British Columbia Community Infrastructure
(firmenpresse) - SALMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 09/22/14 -- Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced over $403,000 in federal funding under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) in support of seven infrastructure projects in British Columbia - one in the Thompson Okanagan region, and six in the Kootenay region.
In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Government of Canada announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. The Government committed $150 million over two years for the Fund. CIIF supported projects that aimed to improve existing community infrastructure accessible for use by the public, such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas, and further community and cultural facilities.
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"Our Government is pleased to support community infrastructure projects in BC's Thompson Okanagan and Kootenay regions. Families and communities are already benefitting from these improved facilities, which provide a lasting legacy for communities across Southern British Columbia."
"The Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre is so grateful for the support from Western Economic Diversification Canada's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. We were able to transform spaces in our facility to increase participation in our programs; and we were able to modify our entryway to become more handicap accessible."
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Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund
Through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF), the Government of Canada has committed to creating jobs and supporting communities through repairs and improvements to existing community facilities. Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) delivered the Fund in Western Canada with an allocation of $46.2 million over two years.
Seven CIIF projects have been funded - one in the Thompson Okanagan region, and six in the Kootenay region.
More information on the delivery of the Fund in each region is available by contacting each regional development agency. In Western Canada, please visit for further details.
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- Regional District of Kootenay Boundary:
- City of Trail:
- Rock Creek Boundary Fair Association:
- Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre:
- Village of Fruitvale:
- Osoyoos International Curling Club:
- Procter Community:
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Contacts:
Emily Goucher
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
613-954-8097
Janet Chen
Manager of Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
604-666-3395
Laurie MacDonald
Executive Director
Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre Society
Salmo, British Columbia
250-357-2053
WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
Website: WD is online at .
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Datum: 22.09.2014 - 17:00 Uhr
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