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September 12, 2006
Moose Jaw Crescent Park Fountain centennial event
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — Dave Batters, Member of Parliament for Palliser, on behalf of the Honourable Carol Skelton, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, signalled the near completion of construction on Moose Jaw’s centennial projects with the first official burst of water from the new fountain in Crescent Park.
“Young or old, male or female, resident or visitor, everyone can enjoy the improvements to numerous sporting and recreational facilities,” said Batters. “Canada’s new government is building strong and healthy communities which encourage family physical fitness.”
“The City of Moose Jaw is extremely thankful to the Government of Canada for their assistance in making it possible to further beautify our city and promote physical fitness through the Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan initiative,” said Mayor Al Schwinghamer. “The 15 projects will benefit a cross section of Moose Jaw residents ranging from toddlers to seniors. We are able to improve and upgrade facilities to make them accessible to everyone. The projects allow us to promote a healthy lifestyle that will benefit all of Moose Jaw.”
Through Western Economic Diversification Canada’s (WD) centennial initiative, the City of Moose Jaw received $642,620 to commemorate and celebrate the province’s 100th birthday. The City of Moose Jaw directed the funds to 15 separate projects to maximize the tangible results of the federal investment and to create a lasting legacy to benefit all Moose Jaw residents.
Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan was a community-based, grassroots initiative designed to commemorate Saskatchewan’s 100th birthday. This province-wide initiative enabled communities to undertake capital projects to improve or upgrade civic facilities and created a permanent legacy of the province’s centennial for future generations.
For additional information, contact:
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Mike Winterburn |
Jean Collins |
WD Toll-Free Number:
1 888 338-WEST (9378) |
Backgrounder
The City of Moose Jaw allocated the Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan centennial funds to the following projects:
| Project Description | Details | WD funding |
| Pottery Club | Equipment purchases associated w/ facility expansion/re-location | $11,334 |
| Tennis Club | New equipment - court divider, on-court scoreboard & tennis ball machine | $7,100 |
| Kinsmen Sportsplex | Two competitive diving boards | $31,183 |
| Crescent Park Fountain | New two-tier structure & lighting | $36,870 |
| Crescent Park Playground | Upgrades to make equipment accessible to people w/ disabilities | $50,000 |
| Water Spray Park | New feature in existing park | $100,112 |
| South West Trail system | Pave 1.5 km | $101,500 |
| Bell Park upgrades | Install lighting, benches, basketball court, play structure & walking/bike path | $70,000 |
| Rotary Park lighting | Install lighting to extend usage | $101,808 |
| Park Hill playground upgrades | Construct building to house a shelter, washrooms, change rooms, etc. | $18,360 |
| Seniors Assoc. | Purchase 2 dollies & 200 chairs | $3,353 |
| Vanier Collegiate | Labyrinth of Peace | $5,000 |
| Prince Arthur community school | Outdoor classroom w/ benches, gazebo & picnic tables | $17,000 |
| Downtown streetscape | Install new benches, bike racks & garbage receptacles | $65,000 |
| Bleachers | Purchase 6 portable bleachers for use at several community facilities | $24,000 |
| $642,620 |