Fort McMurray, Alberta – Western Economic Diversification Canada

Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, Regional Minister for Northern Alberta and Member of Parliament for Edmonton–Spruce Grove, accompanied by the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, announced support for six projects across northern Alberta under the Harper Government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).

In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Harper Government announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. The Fund supports projects that look to improve existing community infrastructure accessible for use by the public, such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas, cultural and other community facilities.

Quick Facts

• Six projects in northern Alberta have received a combined total of over $378,000 through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund.
• Investments toward these projects will rehabilitate and improve existing community infrastructure in northern Alberta, while providing broad-based economic benefits to local communities.

Quotes

"Our Government is proud to partner with communities across Canada to repair and improve existing facilities and contribute to economic growth and prosperity. I am pleased to see these investments in Northern Alberta and know that they will benefit residents for years to come."

- Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health and Regional Minister for Northern Alberta