The children and families of the Abegweit First Nation will benefit from federal and provincial support for enhancements being undertaken at the Abegweit First Nation Community Centre. Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced details for upgrades to the Abegweit Community Centre. The Government of Canada is investing $129,920 from … Read more
Conservative MP Greg Kerr (West Nova, N.S.) announced support of the redevelopment of Leif Erikson Park at Cape Forchu Lightstation, in Yarmouth, N.S. under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund, on behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.). A federal investment of $125,000 is supporting work that will improve … Read more
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, N.L.) announced funds for the improvement of the Bannerman Park pool house in St. John’s, on behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.). As part of an overall revitalization plan for Bannerman Park, this federal investment of $496,000 in the pool house will … Read more
Conservative MP Scott Armstrong (Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, N.S.) announced support for the Spencer’s Island Boat Launch in Advocate Harbour, N.S. A federal investment of $16,500 will help the County of Cumberland improve the Spencer’s Island Boat Launch’s safety, functionality and accessibility. The investment supports upgrades to the existing ramp and extending it using pre-cast cement slabs, … Read more
The Town of Florenceville-Bristol, N.B., will improve its tourism infrastructure, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada in the development of the Shogomoc Railway Site. The project represents Phase II development of the Shogomoc Railway Site, an important tourism attraction in the community. The project includes the construction of a new multi-use building … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, N.B.) announced support for improvements to Fredericton’s Henry Park. The federal government’s investment of $56,067 will include the design and installation of a new cost-effective lighting system for Henry Park’s outdoor tennis courts. More information is available online. Call 613-992-3474.
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) announced support for the Selma School Cultural Centre on behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B). A federal investment of $2,872 is helping the association make upgrades to the historic Selma School Cultural Centre, which is managed by the Maitland and … Read more
NCL Holdings in Cormack, N.L., will modernize and expand its agricultural limestone operation thanks in part to a Government of Canada investment announced by Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, N.L.), on behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.). NCL, a producer of quality agricultural lime, operates a limestone … Read more
The residents of Edmundston, N.B., and the Madawaska region joined federal and provincial government representatives to mark the official opening of the Edmundston Sports Pavilion and to celebrate the significant community benefits provided by access to good quality recreational infrastructure.The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, invested $1,000,000 through the Recreational Infrastructure … Read more
National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), on behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.), and Robert Henderson, P.E.I. Minister of Tourism and Culture, on behalf of Ron MacKinley, P.E.I. Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development, announced details for upgrades to community-based projects in Western P.E.I's Alberton, Tignish, … Read more
