Community project funding announced

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A number of organizations in southeast Winnipeg will receive provincial funding for community development projects, it has been announced.

According to May 20 news release from the Manitoba PC Caucus, several organizations in MLA Rochelle Squires’ Riel constituency are set to receive grant support in light of the provincial government’s restarting of the economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Through the Building Sustainable Communities program, the provincial government is providing $10 million in grants to support 344 projects for community development projects across the province, which includes $95,190 for projects in the Riel constituency, officials say.

These projects include: Dakota Community Centre — outdoor campus and gathering space ($28,297) and radiant heater replacement ($28,831); Norwood Lawn Bowling — playability and safety ($5,040); St. Germain Day Care — outdoor storage shed ($1,400) and leadership communication ($1,807); and St. Vital Minor Hockey Association — arena exterior improvement ($29,815).

In light of the announcement, Squires told The Lance she was pleased to see applications from organizations across the constituency and said this year’s Building Sustainable Communities program funding is increased by 25 per cent to “help get the economy moving again.”

In terms of the major grant recipients in Riel this time around, Squires said organizers at St. Vital Minor Hockey Association want to do some repairs to the signage at St. Vital Centennial Arena.

“It’s a centennial building, and there’s lots of work that needs be done. I’ve met with organizers many times, and there are a number of projects that need to be done there in the short, medium, and long-term. There’s partnership with the City of Winnipeg and area councillor Brian Mayes, and now the association is able to do a bit of the work and talk about the next steps,” Squires said.

She said Dakota Community Centre’s campus continues to grow, and that some of the funding will be used to install comfortable seating for the ice arenas, adding that she’s also been working with organizers at Greendell Park Community Centre in regards to green teams and beautification work on that facility, although she clarified that work isn’t part of this funding.

“I’m really pleased to be supporting thee community projects. Community is at the heart of our province, and these improvements are for everyone’s benefit,” Squires said.

Go online at www.manitobago.ca for more information.