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MP Tweed announces funding for Deloraine
Deloraine, Manitoba, April 27, 2013 – Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, today announced an investment of $50,000 to Prairie Skills in Deloraine. As a result of the Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund, Prairie Skills Inc will build an accessible washroom and install a wheelchair accessible lift. These renovations will increase accessibility for ...
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Government of Canada Invests in Improvements to Reston’s Community Infrastructure
Reston, Manitoba-April 26, 2013 – Today, Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon—Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Reston Rec Plex under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “I am proud to see the Rural Municipality of Pipestone and the ...
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Government of Canada Invests in Improvements to the International Peace Gardens
International Peace Gardens, Manitoba- April 12, 2013 – Today, Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon—Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Royal Canadian Legion Sports Foundation under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “Our Government is supporting communities across Canada ...
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Government Invests in Improvements to Minto’s Community Infrastructure
Minto, Manitoba, April 12, 2013– Today, Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon—Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Minto Rink under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “Our Government is continuing to support communities across Canada by making investments in ...
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Government of Canada Invests to Help Youth in Brandon Get Jobs
Brandon, Manitoba, April 12, 2013 -The Government of Canada is providing support for youth in Brandon to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon–Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister ...
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Government of Canada Invests in Seniors’ Projects in Brandon-Souris
Brandon, Manitoba, April 9, 2013—Seniors in Brandon-Souris will soon have new opportunities to volunteer, mentor younger generations and help raise awareness of elder abuse thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human ...
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Federal Government Helps Manitoba With Storm Recovery Costs
Brandon, Manitoba-April 8, 2013 — Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris highlighted the announcement made by the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Regional Minister for Manitoba. Minister Toews announced a payment of $1,183,183 to the Province of Manitoba through the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) for damages caused by wind storms ...
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Tweed announces Government of Canada Investment in Manitoba Summer Fair
BRANDON, Manitoba, April 5, 2013 – Visitors will be able to enjoy local entertainment at the Manitoba Summer Fair, thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada. This was announced today by Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament (Brandon–Souris), on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. “Our Government ...
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Government of Canada Invests in Improvements to Oak Lake’s Community Infrastructure
March 22, 2013, Oak Lake, MB – Today, Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Oak Lake Arena under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “Our Government is committed to creating jobs, growth and long-term ...
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Economic Action Plan 2013 Continues Focus On Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity
March 21, 2013, Merv Tweed, MP for Brandon-Souris welcomes the new federal budget – Economic Action Plan 2013 – and its continued focus on job creation, economic growth, and long-term prosperity as good news for Brandon-Souris. The Plan, which will see Canada return to balanced budgets in 2015, keeps federal taxes at their lowest level ...
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