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The Pas is sharing in post-flooding economic stimulus grants from the provincial government. The Pas MLA Frank Whitehead announced new support to help rebuild the Grandstand at the Opasquia Agricultural Exhibition Grounds and for Phase 3 of the Riverfront Project in The Pas. Each project will see $100,000 in support. 'Our government is following through and providing needed support for our communities that suffered damages from the 2011 unprecedented spring flood,' said Whitehead. 'By supporting these projects, we're helping keep local economies going and giving families greater access to some of their favorite places to visit.' In total, 42 projects received funding from the province under the Excess Moisture Economic Stimulus Program. None were in Flin Flon, though the funding is part of Building Recovery Action Plan announced in May by Premier Greg Selinger in response to helping communities across the province rebuild following the massive flooding of 2011. The approved projects are located in 34 communities across the province. Applicants were able to tap into funding ranging from $1,000 to a maximum of $100,000. Support All told, Manitoba communities affected by the flood will receive financial support totaling nearly $2.5 million. 'We've always assured Manitobans that we would be there to help them recover from the destruction caused by the 2011 flood by supporting restoration projects and business,' said Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Ron Kostyshyn. 'Through this Excess Moisture Economic Stimulus Program, we are helping restore economic activity to levels at least equal to conditions prior to the flood.' The selected projects are meant to offset the economic impact of excess moisture levels on communities, small and medium enterprises, and industry sectors. Projects include: restoring tourist facilities damaged by high water, establishing tourism promotion and marketing campaigns to announce popular holiday destinations throughout the province are once again open for business and the rescheduling of popular events, Êhiring economic-development officers to establish and coordinate strategic plans for residential and tourism redevelopment, and promoting 'buy local' campaigns to support local entrepreneurs. 'This grant program is an investment in the future of Manitoba,' said Kostyshyn. _ Compiled from Manitoba NDP and Government of Manitoba news releases
