Released on December 11, 2003
The Town of Arcola has been awarded $75,000 from the Centennial Facilities Grant Program to assist with the construction of a new three-sheet curling rink and multipurpose building, to be completed in October 2004."Saskatchewan's Centennial gives communities an opportunity to launch initiatives that will create lasting legacies," Culture, Youth and Recreation Minister Joan Beatty said today. "The government is pleased to support Arcola and the surrounding area with the development of a facility that will reflect community pride and encourage healthy, active living."
The Centennial Facilities Grant Program was developed in support of Saskatchewan's Centennial in 2005. The objective of the program is to support the construction and renovation of sport, recreation, culture or heritage facilities that are important to, and supported by, communities and their surrounding areas.
"Records show that curling in the Arcola community began in 1901, but the original facility was lost to a fire one hundred years later in September 2001," Chair of the Arcola Building Committee Don Stewart said. "Thanks to the Centennial facilities grant, we will be able to begin operations again just in time for the 2004 curling season. Arcola is confident that our new facility will be a focal point of pride for our community."
"Saskatchewan people are proud of their province and their accomplishments," Beatty said. "Through initiatives like the Centennial Facilities Grant Program, government helps communities to showcase our rich and vibrant province."
The Centennial Facilities Grant Program is managed by the Community Initiatives Fund Board of Trustees and has allocated $4.45 million over three years. Twenty-four communities were awarded Centennial Facilities grants this fall. The next application deadline is April 15th, 2004.
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| Ben Tingley Culture, Youth and Recreation Regina Phone: (306)787-2047 |