Press Release Department: Federal - Western Economic Diversification Canada

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP David Wilks (Kootenay-Columbia, B.C.) announced $95,149 in federal funding for the Revelstoke Forum, Aquatic Centre and tennis courts under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. Funding will help the City of Revelstoke improve the Revelstoke Forum, Aquatic Centre and tennis … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), MP Russ Hiebert (Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale, B.C.) announced $115,300 in federal funding for improvements to the White Rock Pier, under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The full press release is available online. Call 604-666-1318.

Battleford, Sask., residents celebrated the grand opening of the town's new reservoir and expanded water treatment plant, marking the completion of the three-year project that increased the town's capacity to produce high-quality drinking water. On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) joined Battleford … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) and officials from Red River College celebrated the grand opening of the Centre for Non-Destructive Inspection Technologies at Magellan Aerospace. Western Economic Diversification Canada invested to help Red River College establish non-destructive inspection capability in Manitoba. The centre is a collaboration between government, education, and … Read more

As the world recognizes Alzheimer's Month 2012, delegates attending the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan's annual conference learned how the federal and provincial governments are supporting revolutionary diagnostic and treatment tools that could delay early onset or even prevent Alzheimer's disease. As the world recognizes Alzheimer's Month 2012, delegates attending the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan's annual … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Minister of State (Finance) Ted Menzies (Macleod, Alta.) announced government support towards the construction of a new potable water distribution system in the Hamlet of Bragg Creek, Alta. Menzies said by investing in this initiative, the government is helping to ensure that … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) and representatives from the Saskatchewan Research Council and the provincial government announced construction of a new mineral processing pilot plant. Located in Saskatoon, the pilot plant will enable the council to provide services and expertise previously unavailable in Saskatchewan, and will allow mining companies to … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) met with national and international delegates attending the Saskatchewan portion of the Canada India Agriculture and Food Processing Forum. Yelich said that the government recognizes India's growing importance as a leader in global commerce, as well as its development into one of the world's largest … Read more

In the heart of the Peace Country, Atla, long known as one of Canada's major honey-producing regions, there is heartfelt celebration at the completion of the National Bee Diagnostic Centre, a new laboratory under the management of Grande Prairie Regional College located at the Beaverlodge research farm of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The occasion was … Read more

The aerospace sector in British Columbia is receiving a significant boost thanks to the government's investment in research and development. This support was announced at the University of Victoria by Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and for Western Economic Diversification Andrew Saxton (North Vancouver, B.C.). With more than $670,000 in funding, … Read more