Press Release Department: Federal - Western Economic Diversification Canada

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) announced federal funding for renovations to the offices of the Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan (LDAS) under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. Federal funding of $100,300 will enable LDAS to make extensive renovations to their building in Saskatoon. More information is available online. Call 613-617-8467. … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) announced federal funding for the Port Alice Arena under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. Funding of $50,000 will restore the exterior siding, paint all surfaces, replace emergency exit doors, … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP David Wilks (Kootenay-Columbia, B.C.) announced federal funding for St. Mary's Indian Band (Aq'am) under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. Federal funding of more than $59,000 will help the St.Mary's Indian Band upgrade the septic and wastewater system at their … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.) announced federal funding for improvements to the Richmond Curling Centre, under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. A federal investment of $40,300 will support the Richmond Winter Club to replace the ice condenser at … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP Mark Warawa (Langley, B.C.) announced federal funding for McLeod Athletic Park under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. Funding of $250,000 will help the Township of Langley upgrade McLeod Athletic Park, creating jobs and economic growth in the community. The … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP David Wilks (Kootenay – Columbia, B.C.) announced funding for local playground improvements under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. Federal funding of nearly $78,000 for the Village of Radium Hot Springs will help install new playgrounds and complete landscaping at … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP Dan Albas (Okanagan-Coquihalla, B.C.) announced $44,886 in federal funding for the Oliver Museum under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. Funding will help the Oliver and District Heritage Society improve the Oliver Museum. Renovations will include creating one multipurpose community … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP Russ Hiebert (South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale, B.C.) announced federal funding for the City of Surrey's Cloverdale Library under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government will help the City of Surrey upgrade the Cloverdale Library with $50,000 in federal funding. … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP Mark Strahl (Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, B.C.) announced federal funding for the Chilliwack Heritage Park under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. Funding of $16,691 will help Tourism Chilliwack improve the Chilliwack Heritage Park by upgrading the ventilation and airflow system by … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) announced federal funding for the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The funding of $7,000 will help the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre install new library shelving. The … Read more