Released on January 26, 1998
Ron J. Duhamel, Secretary of State for Western EconomicDiversification and minister responsible for implementation of the
infrastructure program in Western Canada and Carol Teichrob, Minister
of Municipal Government today announced $110,000 in funding for the
Centre scolaire communitaire de Regina under Phase One of the
Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Works Program.
The funding will be used to complete a second building phase of the
centre, including an expanded parking area and the installation of an
elevator to provide access for people with disabilities.
"This announcement demonstrates the infrastructure program is as much
about strengthening our social fabric and enhancing the quality of
life for Saskatchewan residents as it is about maintaining roads and
creating jobs," Duhamel said. "This facility will provide an
important and needed gathering place for Francophone people and
associations in Regina."
"Infrastructure funding is an investment in people and communities,"
said Teichrob, minister responsible for the Canada - Saskatchewan
Infrastructure Agreement.
"We are pleased that this funding will contribute to a facility that
will support the cultural activities of the Francophone community of
Saskatchewan."
The $1.3 million Centre scolaire communitaire de Regina is an addition
to the Monseigneur de Laval Francophone School. The centre includes a
community hall, the kitchen and food preparation area and office space
for Francophone associations and school board.
The original Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Works Program, signed
in January 1994, is estimated to have created more than 5,200
short-term jobs, while at the same time making essential improvements
to infrastructure throughout the province.
Federal funding for this initiative was provided for in the February
1997 budget and is therefore built into the existing fiscal framework.
These projects underline the commitment of both governments to
establish spending priorities that will best serve the people of
Saskatchewan through efficient use of their tax dollars.
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For more information, contact:
Joanne Mysak
Manager, Consultations, Marketing
and Communications
Western Economic Diversification
Canada
Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 975-5942
WD Toll-Free No.: 1-888-338-WEST
(9378)
Russ Krywulak
Executive Director
Provincial and Municipal
Relations Branch
Saskatchewan Municipal
Government
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-8887
WD World Wide Web site:
English - http://www.wd.gc.ca
French - http://www.deo.gc.ca
Patrick Hall
Saskatchewan Municipal
Government
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-0689