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The Town of Creighton's recreation department has been approved for $80,000 from the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District, through its grant program BUILDING Communities. Creighton is one of four communities in Northern Saskatchewan to receive funding this year. Recreation Director Channa Senyk has some big plans for the money as some has been earmarked for the continued work at the soccer field as well as renovations in the office. "With the money we will be completing the soccer field, renovations in the lounge (at the Sportex) and replacing the roof of the Creighton Community Hall," says Senyk. The ongoing project of the soccer field, which will be getting bleachers and players benches along with fencing, will be ready for the spring. BUILDING Communities - North is a funding program that stems from a $2 million provincial government investment this past July that was specifically designed to help meet the unique needs of northern communities, so that they can repair renovate and/or construct sport, culture and recreation facilities and areas. "Thanks to the collaboration and partnerships of the Government of Saskatchewan, the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District, the communities involved and various other partners, the residents of Cumberland House, La Ronge, Creighton, and Green Lake will all benefit from this funding and the improvements that will be made to their sport, culture and recreation facilities," says Terri-Lynn Beavereye, Chair of the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District's Board of Directors in a recent press release. Aside from Creighton, the three other selected communities will be putting their money to good use as well. The funding will help purchase an ice plant for the arena in Cumberland House; repair the Uniplex Arena roof in La Ronge; and finish renovations and upgrades to Green Lake's arena, curling rink, community hall, playground, and outdoor rink arena. "In many cases these renovations are necessary in order for the facilities to open and be functional both now and in the future," says Beavereye. "The Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District is extremely proud to award this funding to these communities, and we will continue to work to ensure that access to adequate sport, culture and recreation programs and facilities is enhanced." Similar grants, worth up to $150,000, will be available to Northern Saskatchewan municipal and band governments as well as nonprofit organizations over the next two years. The next grant application deadline is March 31, 2008.
