January 28 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Conservative MP Cathy McLeod (Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, B.C.) announced support for the District of Clearwater under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $91,804 will support the District of Clearwater in converting the Dutch Lake Elementary School into a community centre. The full release is available online. Call 604-666-1318.

January 24 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Conservative MP Russ Hiebert (South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale, B.C.), on behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), announced support for upgrades to the Ocean Park Library under the federal government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. With the government's investment of $42,800, the City of Surrey will upgrade the library's floor, apply a … Read more

January 23 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP Rod Bruinooge (Winnipeg South, Man.) announced federal support for the Composites Innovation Centre (CIC) to establish a centre for the innovative use of agricultural products. The investment of $1.9 million, through the Western Diversification Program, will help the CIC purchase … Read more

January 22 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, Man.) announced federal funding for the Bridgeview Community Centre project under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. Federal funding of $249,787 will support the Bridgeview Community Centre project. The project will modernize the building's … Read more

January 21 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) and Conservative MP Rod Bruinooge (Winnipeg South, Man.) announced support to revitalize the St. Norbert Community Park and Farmers' Market under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of over $250,000 will enhance the experience of participants and visitors to the St. Norbert … Read more

January 18 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and for Western Economic Diversification Andrew Saxton (North Vancouver, B.C.), on behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), announced support for the Japanese Community Volunteers Association (Tonari Gumi) under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $210,090 will … Read more

January 17 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Conservative MP Mark Strahl (Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, B.C.), on behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), announced support for converting the Pemberton Train Station into a community, tourism and transportation hub under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $44,964 will support the Pemberton Train Station conversion by … Read more

January 16 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP Mark Strahl (Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, B.C.) announced support for the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government investment of $99,660 will support the FVRD in upgrading the Hope Regional Airpark and four other regional … Read more

January 15 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP Ron Cannan (Kelowna-Lake Country, B.C.) announced support for the Kelowna Family YMCA under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. With over $250,000 in federal funding, the City of Kelowna will provide an additional $600,000 to restore the facility's structure and … Read more

January 11 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Conservative MP Nina Grewal (Fleetwood-Port Kells, Ont.), on behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), announced support for upgrades to the Tong Louie Family YMCA under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $250, 216 will enhance the services provided by the Tong Louie Family YMCA and … Read more