Grand Coulee is receiving additional funding towards replacing the Village’s community recreation centre and curling rink thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

“This investment through our Economic Action Plan will ensure that Grand Coulee has access to a modern, accessible recreational facility to serve our community for many years to come,” said Tom Lukiwski, Member of Parliament for Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.

The Village is constructing a new recreational facility to replace the former hall and curling rink.  This multi-use facility can be used year-round, which will create a focal point for the community by providing additional recreation opportunities not available at present. 

Additional funding of $53,000 is provided through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.  With the original investment of $500,000 made last November, total RInC funding for the project is $553,000. 

“We are excited about the benefits this new recreational facility will have for our community and very much appreciate the additional support which has been made available to us under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program,” said Mayor Irv Brunas.

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.

For more information, contact:

Joanne Mysak
Manager, Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
(306) 975-5942

Irvin Brunas
Mayor
Village of Grand Coulee
(306) 757-7776