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November 7, 2005
Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan Invests in 45 Centennial Projects
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Thunderchild First Nation's traditional healing lodge upgrade is one of the 45 new projects that the Government of Canada will invest more than $1.6 million in through the nearly complete Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan centennial initiative.
Ralph Goodale, Minister of Finance, on behalf of Stephen Owen, Minister of Western Economic Diversification and Minister of State (Sport), announced the investments today. Through the Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan initiative, more than $24 million has been invested to date in 714 community projects.
"When Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan was launched, I encouraged Saskatchewan communities to improve the public facilities they valued most to celebrate our province's centennial," said Minister Goodale. "One year later, nearly every Saskatchewan community has joined with the Government of Canada and seized this opportunity to leave a legacy that will last for years to come."
"Western Economic Diversification Canada's investments through Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan have enhanced economic and social development in this province's already-vibrant communities," said Minister Owen. "As this special year nears its end, these legacy projects will continue to improve quality of life in Saskatchewan communities well into the province's next century."
With today's investment, Moose Jaw will receive $642,620 to construct part of the Trans-Canada Trail, as well as build a water spray park and a water labyrinth. Ahtakakoop Cree Nation will develop its adult education centre, Muscowpetung First Nation will renovate its library and the Rural Municipality of Baildon will improve its Sukanen Ship Museum .
The Government of Canada's Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan initiative was announced in December 2004 to commemorate Saskatchewan's 100th birthday. This province-wide initiative enabled communities to improve their quality of life through capital projects and increased economic activity. Communities were invited to identify capital projects that would benefit all residents and leave a lasting legacy of the centennial year.
Funding for this initiative was provided for in Budget 2005.
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Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan Project Funding
Community |
Project |
Federal Funding |
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation |
Upgrades to Adult Education Centre and recreational areas |
$28,180 |
Baildon, R.M. of |
Upgrades to Sukanen Ship Museum and Baildon Community Hall |
$12,620 |
Barrier Valley, R.M. of |
Construction of a gazebo and upgrades to Hamlet |
$12,600 |
Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation |
Upgrades to Recreation Centre |
$27,440 |
Big River First Nation |
Upgrades to hall and multiplex |
$38,580 |
Birch Narrows First Nation |
Construction of bleachers in new community arena |
$10,260 |
Bone Creek, R.M. of |
Upgrades to several community facilities |
$7,540 |
Britannia, R.M. of |
Upgrades to community hall and construction of Communiplex |
$27,640 |
Camsell Portage, Northern Settlement of |
Upgrades to Camsell Portage Hall |
$2,000 |
Chaplin, Village of |
Signage for village |
$6,000 |
Corman Park, R.M. of |
Upgrades to several community facilities |
$20,926 |
Cote First Nation |
Upgrades to Cote First Nation Arena |
$13,740 |
Cut Knife, Town of |
Upgrades to Civic Centre and Tomahawk Park |
$20,080 |
Day Star First Nation |
Construction of an outdoor rodeo arena |
$4,000 |
Estevan, City of |
Upgrades to several community facilities |
$190,140 |
Fertile Belt, R.M. of |
Upgrades to exterior of Municipal Office |
$17,440 |
Fishing Lake First Nation |
Upgrades to Sports Grounds |
$8,820 |
Frontier, Village of |
Upgrades to Frontier Rink |
$12,420 |
Glen Harbour, Resort Village of |
Upgrades to Community Centre |
$2,000 |
Grant, R.M. of |
Upgrades to several community facilities |
$9,360 |
Keys, R.M. of |
Upgrades to Resort Village of Crystal Lake's campground |
$8,860 |
Kinistin Saulteaux First Nation |
Construction of a park and playground |
$6,720 |
La Ronge, Town of |
Upgrades to several parks |
$54,540 |
Lloydminister, City of |
Upgrades to Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre |
$156,800 |
Macoun, Village of |
Upgrades to Macoun Curling Rink |
$4,000 |
Moose Jaw, City of |
Upgrades to Trans-Canada Trail, water spray park, and a water labyrinth |
$642,620 |
Muscowpetung First Nation |
Renovations to library |
$6,160 |
Muskeg Lake Cree Nation |
Upgrades to recreational area |
$6,000 |
Ocean Man First Nation |
Renovations to community hall |
$4,000 |
Ochapowace Indian Band |
Upgrades to Park Area |
$11,320 |
Okanese First Nation |
Upgrades to playground |
$6,000 |
Peepeekisis First Nation |
Upgrades to Peepeekisis Rink |
$13,200 |
Poundmaker Cree Nation |
Construction of a playground |
$13,680 |
Prince Albert, R.M. of |
Upgrades to several community facilities |
$67,600 |
Shellbrook, Town of |
Upgrades to Community Hall |
$60,080 |
Storthoaks, R.M. of |
Upgrades to cemetery |
$4,500 |
Thunderchild First Nation |
Upgrades to traditional Therapeutic Healing Lodge |
$18,280 |
Unity, Town of |
Upgrades to museum and community beautification |
$55,994 |
Victory, R.M. of |
Upgrade hall, ball diamond and Prairie Lake Regional Park |
$9,480 |
Vonda, Town of |
Upgrades to Vonda Campground |
$6,440 |
Waldron, Village of |
Upgrades to Curling Rink and Community Hall |
$2,000 |
Waseca, Village of |
Upgrades to community centre |
$4,000 |
Wee Too Beach, Resort Village of |
Upgrades to park |
$2,000 |
Wilton, R.M. of |
Upgrades to Lone Rock Hall, Rink and Playground |
$31,200 |
Wollaston Lake, Northern Settlement of |
Upgrades to community hall |
$4,000 |
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Total projects |
Total federal funding |
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45 |
$1,671,260 |
Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan (CCS) is a Government of Canada initiative to commemorate and celebrate Saskatchewan's centennial in 2005.
Through CCS, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is delivering $36.8 million in federal centennial funding for capital legacy projects. Fourteen million dollars were set aside for municipalities and First Nations communities outside of Regina and Saskatoon. Communities were asked to identify capital projects or acquire assets for public use to benefit the community. The balance was set aside for major legacy projects in the greater Saskatoon and Regina areas.
The program provided one-time contributions of up to 100 per cent of total project costs to the maximum approved for the community. Funding was on a per-capita basis (based on the 2001 census and the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey) of $20 per person for communities of over 300 people. Smaller communities were eligible to receive funding as follows:
- Population under 100 per community
- 101-200 Population per community
- 201-300 Population per community
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$2,000
$4,000
$6,000 |
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