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The Town of Creighton is one of 14 Saskatchewan recipients of funding through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RinC) program for upgrades to recreational facilities. The Creighton Sportex will have $264,975 put in to replace the sprinkler fire suppression system to improve public safety as well as to replace the brine heater system for ice and snow melting. Due to the upgrades, energy efficiency will be improved by insulating the facility. Creighton is one of 14 applicants receiving a portion of the $2.87-million in federal-provincial funding. Lynn Yelich, Minster of State for Western Economic Diversification, and Municipal Affairs Minister Jeremy Harrison, announced the first projects under the Harper government's RinC program in Saskatchewan. "Community centres, rink and pools are such an important gathering place for our families and communities," said Yelich in a media release. "Today's critical investments will help put Canadians back to work, encourage greater participating in physical activity, and ensure that communities across the West have access to the essential infrastructure we need today and in the future." Recreational facilities, such as rinks, ball fields and swimming pools will receive upgrades, the release noted. "It's a wonderful opportunity," says Town of Creighton's Recreational Director Channa Senyk. She says it's not too often grants come along for the purpose of what many would consider routine maintenance and upkeep. "Our provincial government is proud to provide $1.435 million for 14 projects to communities through the RinC program," Harrison said. "Local swimming pools, hockey rinks, recreational centers, sports fields, parks and other recreation facilities are important parts of Saskatchewan communities and community life. "They help promote health and build on the quality of life for the people of our province," he pointed out in the release. Federal funding of over $1.435 million is being provided by Western Economic Diversification toward the 14 projects. The province is matching that amount, bringing the total federal-provincial contribution to $2.87 million on the total amount of $4.3 million required for the projects. The RinC program is part of Canada's Economic Action Plan. RinC will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over two-year period. This is designed to 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. Other communities receiving funding are: Town of Balcarres - $137,298 Beechy Community Association (NFP) - $165,855 RM of Estevan No 5 - $100,000 Village of Frontier - $703,167 Town of Ituna - $128,921 Town of Kamsack - $717.011 Town of Martensville - $794,000 Village of Maryfield - $75,750 Village of Mortmarte - $63,608 City of Moose Jaw - $595.500 Rural Municipality of Waverley - $75,000 Young Parks and Recreation (NFP) $15,863 Village of Zenon Park - $470,000
