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The Lanigan arena will undergo upgrades thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

 “Upgrades to Lanigan’s arena will create local jobs in our community, while allowing more families and residents to use this great facility,” said the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification. 

The community will use the funds to replace the arena ice plant.  The upgrade will enhance the technology being used, improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. 

"Lanigan is so fortunate that we received the RINC grant to update our ice plant to be a greener community by having a more energy efficient facility,” said Nicole Ehalt, Director of Recreation and Community Development. “This will help us save on costs which will benefit the community."

Funding of $77,500 is provided through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.  The Town of Lanigan will commit $155,000 towards the facility upgrade, with a total project cost of $232,500.

The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. It will 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. 
 
Visit the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program in the West, or Canada's Economic Action Plan for more information.

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The Government of Canada is investing $77,500 to upgrade the Lanigan arena’s ice plant. Western Economic Diversification Minister Lynne Yelich announced the funding under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program to replace the ice plant.  The upgrade will enhance the technology being used, improve energy efficiency and lower operating costs.

For more information, contact:

Lisa Hutniak
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Lisa.Hutniak@wd-deo.gc.ca

Nicole Ehalt,
Director of Recreation and Community Development
Town of Lanigan
Telephone (306) 365-2809