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Released on December 3, 2012
Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty announced today that the Community Rink Affordability Grant has been expanded to include indoor rinks on First Nations.
The grant was an election promise and was launched earlier this fall. It provides $2,500 per eligible ice surface to help fund operating costs and minor capital upgrades.
Already, more than $1 million has been paid out to rinks across the province. The provincial government does not usually provide grants to fund programs on land under federal jurisdiction but is pleased that the program has been expanded to First Nations.
"One of the advantages of our growing province is that we can support activities that are important to residents," Doherty said. "We heard from First Nations communities that this support will help increase activity levels in their communities and improve their overall quality of life - that is exactly what this program is designed for, so we are pleased to expand it to rinks on First Nations."
"Arenas are often the hub of activity in many communities, including First Nations," Minister responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs Jim Reiter said. "Our government is pleased that this grant will help cover costs of running local arenas that provide recreational opportunities for all Saskatchewan people."
"In these times of fiscal restraint and funding cutbacks, I welcome the news that the Community Rink Affordability Grant is being expanded so that First Nations communities can take advantage of additional funding," Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations First Vice-Chief - who holds the portfolio for Sports, Culture and Recreation - Kimberly Jonathon said. "This will allow communities to make some upgrades to their rinks and that can only benefit those who use the facilities. It's nice to see that there is some creative, 'outside the box thinking' in meeting the needs of our communities, and I look forward to working with the province of Saskatchewan in being equally creative in other areas."
This year's deadline for grant applications was originally November 30, but that has been extended to December 21 to allow the more than 30 potential arenas on reserve land in Saskatchewan time to apply.
The grant is administered by the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association. To register, please complete the online form at www.spra.sk.ca/Grant.
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For more information, contact:
Jennifer Johnson
Parks, Culture and Sport
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0619
Email: jennifer.johnson@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-529-5805
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