Five community Groups to Receive Funding in Inverness County.
Five community organizations in Inverness County will be upgrading their buildings or equipment with support from the Province.
“Investing in community organizations creates spaces that bring people together and strengthen local culture and the economy,” said Allan MacMaster, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. “By improving these community hubs, we’re making sure they stay at the heart of the region’s vibrancy.”
The Dr. Bernie MacLean Cultural and Recreation Centre in Inverness received a grant for a new “warm room” from where spectators can view the activities happening in the arena. The multi-purpose facility has served as a venue for a variety of events, including hockey, figure skating, concerts and community gatherings for more than 50 years.
The North Inverness Recreation Centre Association in Cheticamp received a grant for improvements to the Cabot Trail Arena. The funding supports purchasing a new Zamboni, heat pumps, new side boards around the ice surface and other small equipment upgrades.
Other organizations receiving provincial grants for upgrades:
- Coopérative Radio Chéticamp Ltd. – purchase and install a new channel mixer
- Acadie Grouille Fitness Centre, Chéticamp – purchase new training and fitness equipment
- Inverness Basketball Association – purchase equipment.
Quotes:
“The Cabot Trail Arena, a community hub since the late 70s, operates with minimal staff and dedicated volunteers. Completing capital projects would be impossible without government support, and this investment will provide much-needed improvements for future generations. On behalf of NIRCA, we sincerely thank the provincial government and our local credit union for their generous contributions.”
— Ken Muise, board member, Northern Inverness Recreation Center Association
Quick Facts:
- grant recipients and funding amounts:
- Northern Inverness Recreation Centre Association – $853,535
- Dr. Bernie MacLean Cultural and Recreation Centre – $150,644
- Coopérative Radio Chéticamp Ltd. – $66,500
- Acadie Grouille Fitness Centre – $37,000
- Inverness Basketball Association – $8,300
Additional Resources:
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage grants and programs: https://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future
Online grant finder tool: https://beta.novascotia.ca/find-grants-offered-through-department-communities-culture-tourism-and-heritage
Source : Provincial Release
