Government of Canada Invests in Elkhorn’s

Recreational Infrastructure

Elkhorn, Manitoba - February 16, 2010 – Elkhorn is moving forward with upgrades to its arena thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

“Investing in the Community Centre will ensure that Elkhorn residents have access to this great facility for many years to come,” said Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.

Elkhorn is replacing the rink boards at the Elkhorn and District Community Centre, as well as the condenser unit used for the artificial ice plant.  The new air-cooled condenser unit will lower operating costs.

Funding of $34,333 is provided through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program 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. 

Visit the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program in the West, or Canada's Economic Action Plan for more information.

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For more information, contact:

Gabriela Klimes

Communications, Winnipeg
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone:      204 983-6243

Keith Orr
Elkhorn District Community Centre
Telephone:    204 851-2540