Five Westman projects receive $300,750 for facility upgrades

The Manitoba government is providing $300,750 through the From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for All program for five Westman projects:

• Municipality of Russell-Binscarth: $40,000 to upgrade the Binscarth outdoor pool.
• Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth: $43,250 for a feasibility study on a multi-use facility with a community hall and skating rink.
• Miniota Community Centre: $100,000 for new locker and dressing rooms, accessible washrooms, an officials room and a Zamboni room.
• Birtle Centre for the Arts: $100,000 to upgrade and modernize the facility.
• Municipality of Prairie View: $17,500 to upgrade the Birtle arena.

The program offers up to $100,000 for eligible community revitalization, youth programs and capital improvements.