Province Invests $11,860 in the Isles of Notre Dame Heritage
A total of $11,860 in operational support has been provided to heritage organizations in the Isles of Notre Dame region through the province’s Cultural Economic Development Program.
“The Provincial Government recognizes the importance of preserving and promoting our heritage, and the efforts of community-based groups to safeguard our history and traditions,” said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. “This investment will continue to support those efforts to the benefit of residents and visitors alike.”
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Stag Harbour Rink to Get $10,500 Upgrade
A recreational facility in Stag Harbour, which has been inoperable for several years, is getting a new lease on life, thanks in part to the provision of $10,500 from the Provincial Government’s Community Capital Grant Program (CCGP).
“The outdoor rink, once a social hub within the community, had fallen into disrepair, and we were pleased to be able to help get it back in working order,” said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. “A facility such as this can serve as an integral component of outdoor physical, recreational and social activities in a community.”
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Twillingate Resident Craig Clarke Honoured as 2010 RBC Local Hockey Leaders For Newfoundland & Labrador
Craig Clarke, a tireless hockey volunteer in Twillingate, will be recognized in the Hockey Hall of Fame for years of service to his community.
Craig is this year’s RBC Local Hockey Leader winner for Newfoundland, one of 13 volunteers (one for each Hockey Canada branch) recognized today by RBC Insurance, with support from Hockey Canada and the Hockey Hall of Fame. The winners, who will also receive a signed Team Canada jersey, were chosen from hundreds of nominations received from across the country.
Craig will be honoured in a special presentation today (May 10, 2010) at 4:00 at the George Hawkins Arena. Craig Clarke and Gander RBC Branch Manager, Brent Aitken will be available to meet with media. If you would like to speak with Craig outside of this presentation please let me know and I will put you in touch. Continue Reading >>
Provincial Government Continues Investment in Road Infrastructure in “Road to the Isles” Area
Road work continues to roll out as the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister of Transportation and Works, announced the latest tender call today. Several sections of roads in Lewisporte and The Isles of Notre Dame will see upgrading and paving work carried out as part of this year’s Provincial Roads Improvement Program.
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Seven Communities Benefit From Provincial Seniors Grants
Derrick Dalley, MHA for the District of The Isles of Notre Dame, today welcomed the recent announcement by the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, that the community/communities of Cottlesville, Fogo Island Central, Herring Neck, Joe Batt’s Arm-Barr’d Island-Shoal Bay, Newville, Stag Harbour and Summerford have received a total of $28 000 through the newly-established Seniors Community Recreation Grant Program. Continue Reading >>
