Carberry receives $375,000 from RInC Program

 OTTAWA – June 8, 2009 - Merv Tweed, MP for Brandon-Souris was pleased by the funding announcement of Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) for nine projects in Manitoba.

The Carberry Plains Community Centre, which is co-owned and operated by the Town of Carberry and the RM of North Cypress, will receive $375,000 towards the replacement of the ice plant building and mechanical equipment.

“Our Government is committed to helping communities like Carberry renew their recreational infrastructure,” said Tweed.  “Community rinks are a hub of activity during the long, cold winters and are an important part of the culture in rural Canada.”

“The Town and Municipality are very pleased with the support from the Government,” said Carberry Mayor, Wayne Blair.  “It’s a big project, over a million dollars, and we are really happy to receive funding.”

The RInC program is part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan that will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. It will provide a temporary economic stimulus that will help reduce the impacts of the global recession while renewing, upgrading and expanding recreational infrastructure in Canadian communities.

Tweed noted, “It’s essential that communities keep their recreational facilities up to date and efficient. RInC provides help with the funding and makes projects more attainable in these tense economic times.”