Heritage grant deadline extended

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The province has extended the deadline to apply for grants to help preserve Manitoba’s heritage by two weeks.

The deadline for the Heritage Resources Conservation Grant is now Jan. 30.

The province distributes $750,000 each year to help preserve and enhance community projects.

Last year, the grant program supported 81 projects, including putting cedar shingles on the Gabrielle Roy house, the francophone author of Bonheur d’occasion which was published in English as The Tin Flute; restoring the Kildonan Presbyterian Church’s 165-year-old stone walls; repointing the Granite Curling Club’s brick masonry; and repairing and replacing a few rotted logs of the log structure of the Charlebois Chapel in The Pas.

“Investing in our historic sites helps to ensure future generations can appreciate and connect to our province’s rich and diverse history,” said Cathy Cox, the provincial heritage minister, in a statement.

“Our government is proud to partner with community organizations, local governments and property owners to create unique destinations and experiences for Manitobans that honour our past and promote Manitoba’s vibrant culture and communities.”