Premier Heather Stephenson made a quick stop in the city last night to meet with some groups that recently got some funding from a provincial program.
The Art, Culture, And Sport In The Community Fund has provided over $25,000,000 in funding to support numerous projects across the province, with a notable amount coming to the parkland area.
Introduced by local MLA Brad Michaleski, Premier Stephenson was excited to meet the groups that directly benefit from this funding.
"It was amazing to hear the stories of where this money is going to be contributing in the community, and it's really all of the people who are here today, and beyond who are here today that really make this community what it is. It's very exciting for us to be a small part of that."
Some of the projects that have been funded by this program include upgrades at Country Fest facilities, The Manitoba Summer Games Committee, new flooring at the Watson Art Center, and a $400,000 grant for the Maamawi Park Project, and it doesn't just stop in Dauphin.
Many different projects across the parkland and area are seeing several hundred thousand dollars. Community groups and infrastructure upgrades in Ste. Rose, Rorketon, Swan River, Gilbert Plains, Sifton, Roblin, and many more places will be granted funding to further their work.
Stephenson acknowledged and appreciated Dauphin's slogan of "Adventure From Here On Out" and how it builds strength in not just the city, but the whole of the parkland
"It's really nice to see community leaders stepping up and doing the things that they are to make this community a vibrant community. and it wasn't just here in Dauphin, it was surrounding communities as well and I think that's how communities work together to become stronger. it was great to see it today."
You can find the Art, Culture, And Sport In The Community Funds full list of beneficiaries on the Government of Manitoba's Website.
