REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwired - Dec. 20, 2016) - Western Economic Diversification Canada
Sixty-two recreational and cultural facilities in Regina and across Saskatchewan will be upgraded with a Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) investment of $4,390,906. These improvements will help the facilities be sustainable over the long-term, which will provide many Saskatchewan residents with updated amenities to enjoy well into the future.
The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and Member of Parliament for Regina-Wascana, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, made the announcement today during a visit to the City of Regina Fieldhouse. Please see the backgrounder for the full list of projects.
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is part of Canada 150 Celebrates, the Government of Canada's celebration of our country's 150th anniversary of Confederation. Budget 2016 provided an additional $150 million over two years to Canada's Regional Development Agencies to invest in local improvements to communities across the country, starting in 2016-17, with Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) being responsible for administering the program in Western Canada.
Through investments in community infrastructure, the Government of Canada will support projects that seek to renovate, expand, and improve existing community infrastructure with a focus on recreational facilities, projects that advance a clean growth economy, and projects with a positive impact on Indigenous communities.
Quotes
"The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program helps to develop our communities, celebrate our heritage, and improve the quality of life of all Canadians. The investments in these Saskatchewan projects will ensure we maintain modern, reliable infrastructure that leaves a lasting legacy and builds a healthy and sustainable lifestyle for all."
- The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
"Regina is a community that enjoys an extremely high quality of life. I thank the federal government for recognizing how necessary cultural and recreational facilities of the highest quality are in creating a city that people want to live and thrive in."
- Michael Fougere, Mayor of Regina
Additional Links
- Government of Canada Invests $1.3 million in Improvements to Saskatoon's Community Infrastructure
- Government of Canada Announces Support for Community Infrastructure in Saskatchewan
- The 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017
Backgrounder
Government of Canada Invests in Saskatchewan's Community Infrastructure
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) is part of Canada 150 Celebrates, the Government of Canada's celebration of our country's 150th anniversary of Confederation.
Budget 2016 provided an additional $150 million over two years to Canada's Regional Development Agencies to invest in local improvements to communities across the country, starting in 2016-17. $46.2 million was allocated for projects across Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba). Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is responsible for administering the program in the West.
CIP 150 supports projects seeking to renovate, expand, and improve existing community infrastructure. Priority was given to projects that upgrade recreational facilities, advance a clean growth economy, and have a positive impact on Indigenous communities and peoples.
A Government of Canada CIP 150 investment of $4,390,906 was announced today for work on 62 recreational and cultural projects in Regina and across Saskatchewan.
| Project Proponent | Project Description | Federal Canada 150 Funding |
| Association communautaire fransaskoise de Gravelbourg Inc. | Renovate Francophone cultural centre | $93,436 |
| City of Prince Albert | Install Lighting in Prime Ministers' Park Ball Diamond | $46,500 |
| City of Regina | Rehabilitate four spray parks | $250,000 |
| City of Regina | Upgrade lighting in four indoor rinks | $186,500 |
| City of Regina | Upgrade lighting in Lawson Aquatic Centre and Fieldhouse | $200,000 |
| Hillmond Central Sports Centre | Replace lighting in Hillmond Central Sports Centre in Lloydminster | $20,100 |
| Horizon School Division #205 | Upgrade the gymnasium at the Punnichy Community School | $60,100 |
| Ituna and District Regional Park | Upgrade the power and lighting at the Ituna and District Regional Park | $18,000 |
| Keeseekoose First Nation | Upgrade the Annishnabwe Cultural and Family Wellness Center | $25,000 |
| La Loche Sport, Recreation and Culture Board | Install splash park | $91,196 |
| MacKenzie Art Gallery | Renovate welcome area | $247,547 |
| Mistawasis First Nation | Enhance the outdoor rink | $41,000 |
| Northern Village of Air Ronge | Upgrade the outdoor rinks | $25,000 |
| Northern Village of Green Lake | Install solar panels at the recreation facility | $55,487 |
| Northern Village of Ile a la Crosse | Upgrade the arena | $125,000 |
| Pierceland Recreation Association | Upgrade the arena | $20,000 |
| Poundmaker Cree Nation | Renovate the historical centre | $150,000 |
| Rural Municipality of Benson | Install a basketball court at the playground | $18,250 |
| Rural Municipality of Buckland No. 491 | Upgrade the Northern Regional Recreation Centre | $113,600 |
| Saulteaux First Nation | Upgrade the rodeo grounds | $12,500 |
| Sweetgrass Band | Upgrade the Sweetgrass Indian Band community center in Gallivan | $100,000 |
| The Key First Nation | Upgrade the community hall | $50,000 |
| Town of Bruno | Upgrade and expand the community playground | $24,998 |
| Town of Davidson | Upgrade the lighting at the Davidson Communiplex | $28,550 |
| Town of Duck Lake | Upgrade the rink | $50,000 |
| Town of Fleming | Upgrade the ball diamond, playground, and outdoor rink | $10,000 |
| Town of Hudson Bay | Upgrade the recreation park | $135,450 |
| Town of Kelvington | Upgrade the arena | $65,000 |
| Town of Leader | Upgrade the arena | $107,450 |
| Town of Luseland | Upgrade the Memorial Arena | $35,000 |
| Town of Naicam | Upgrade the Viking SportsPlex | $42,250 |
| Town of Pilot Butte | Upgrade the arena | $61,308 |
| Town of Ponteix | Upgrade the skating rink | $44,100 |
| Town of Raymore | Install a playground | $40,100 |
| Town of Rosthern | Upgrade the Rosthern Jubilee Sports Centre | $178,679 |
| Town of St. Walburg | Replace the roof of the communiplex | $291,500 |
| Town of Star City | Restore the Centennial Recreation Centre | $25,000 |
| Town of Tisdale | Upgrade the RECplex Building & Aquatic Centre | $218,000 |
| Town of Unity | Upgrade the multiplex | $90,000 |
| Town of Wadena | Upgrade the ice plant at the curling rink | $50,000 |
| Town of Waldheim | Expand the park | $53,100 |
| Ukrainian National Federation | Upgrade Ukrainian National Federation Hall | $7,350 |
| Village of Borden | Replace the playground | $15,000 |
| Village of Debden | Upgrade the community centre | $40,000 |
| Village of Dysart | Upgrade the rink | $15,000 |
| Village of Fillmore | Upgrade the Memorial Hall | $15,000 |
| Village of Kenaston | Upgrade the swimming pool | $6,505 |
| Village of Kenosee Lake | Install playground equipment | $49,261 |
| Village of Loon Lake | Upgrade the community hall | $165,381 |
| Village of Maryfield | Upgrade the arena | $81,750 |
| Village of North Portal | Install playground equipment in Maxwell Park | $26,500 |
| Village of Osage | Upgrade the curling rink | $3,650 |
| Village of Pierceland | Upgrade the playground equipment at Neil Currie Park | $7,100 |
| Village of Prud'homme | Upgrade the community complex | $8,600 |
| Village of Riverhurst | Install streetlights | $8,200 |
| Village of Stockholm | Repair roof of rink | $50,000 |
| Wascana Centre Authority | Rejuvenate the waterfowl display pond in Wascana Park | $53,600 |
| Wascana Racing Canoe Club | Install solar panels at the Wascana Racing Canoe Club | $18,616 |
| Watrous Curling Club Inc. | Upgrade lighting and electrical switches at the curling rink | $9,900 |
| Whitecap Dakota First Nation | Install skateboard equipment at the outdoor rink | $29,692 |
| Yellow Quill Holdings Inc. | Upgrade band hall in Yellow Quill First Nation | $150,100 |
| YMCA Regina | Install energy recapture boiler system | $130,000 |
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City of Regina
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