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MCLELLAN ANNOUNCES HARBOUR REPAIRS AT CANYON CREEK IN ALBERTA

August 3, 2000

EDMONTON – The Honourable Anne McLellan, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Member of Parliament for Edmonton West, announced today on behalf of the Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, that the Government of Canada will undertake repairs to the Canyon Creek harbour on Lesser Slave Lake, Alberta.

The Canyon Creek harbour provides launching and berthing facilities for 20 - 25 commercial fishers and other boaters. This project involves replacing the anchor and tie back system to prevent the steel sheet pile wall from collapsing. These repairs will be undertaken during the fall and winter of 2000/2001.

"This project reflects our commitment to providing a network of safe and efficient harbours across Canada to enable commercial fishers to pursue their livelihood," noted Ms. McLellan.

This project is being undertaken by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Small Craft Harbours Program, in collaboration with the Canyon Creek Harbour Authority Inc., which manages and operates the harbour for the benefit of local users. It is this close co-operation which enables the federal government to continue to provide an operable system of harbours and facilities throughout Canada in support of commercial fishing.