Western Economic Diversification Canada : Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Englefeld’s Community Infrastructure

Today, Brad Trost, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Humboldt, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Englefeld curling rink under the Harper Government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).

"Our Government is pleased to support infrastructure projects across the country like the Englefeld curling rink upgrades," said MP Trost. "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."

The Harper Government's investment of $75,150 will go towards repairs to the roof at the curling rink, which will increase the life span of the community facility.

"The upgrades to the curling rink will provide a continued recreation facility for our children and adult community members," said Englefeld Mayor Darrell Athmer. "Without the government support, this project would not go ahead, as we do not have the funds for this size of a repair."

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:

Joanne Mysak
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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Lani Best
Chief Administrative Officer
Englefeld, Saskatchewan
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