Harper Government Invests in Glenboro’s Recreational Infrastructure

August 20, 2009

Glenboro will move forward with arena renovations thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

Today, Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon – Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding for a project that will create jobs for Glenboro.

“Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, our Government is creating immediate jobs and building the foundation for future growth.” said MP Tweed. “The improved Glenboro Arena will benefit our community for years to come.”

Funding of $3,300 is provided through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Under the project, the ice plant at the Glenboro Arena will be rehabilitated including the ice plant compressor.

“I am honoured and privileged to accept this grant money on behalf of the Glenboro Rink Committee Inc. which will be put towards a good cause at the Glenboro Arena,” said Mayor Bill Shackel.

The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. It will provide a temporary economic stimulus that will help reduce the impacts of the global recession while renewing, upgrading and expanding recreational infrastructure in Canadian communities.