Manitoba Government News Release:
Information Services, Room 29, Legislative Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0V8 Telephone: (204) 
945-3746 Fax: (204) 945-3988

April 29, 2005

 

COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM $2.5 MILLION IN IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH HOMETOWN MANITOBA PARTNERSHIP

BRANDON—At Rural Forum here today, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk announced more than 190 community-improvement projects will share over $350,000 in provincial funding in the second year of the Hometown Manitoba program.

"Our partnership with rural and northern communities through the Hometown Manitoba program provides significant long-term benefits," said Wowchuk. "Our combined contributions in the first two years of this program are expected to leverage approximately $2.5 million worth of structural and beautification improvements throughout the province. Ongoing community pride and increased tourism are the added benefits."

The Hometown Manitoba program enables rural and northern communities, non-profit organizations and businesses to receive financial assistance on a cost-shared basis to improve rural and northern main street meeting places, exterior public places and green spaces.

In 2004, 175 projects, valued at more than $300,000, were approved. The communities and businesses involved contributed an additional $827,000.

"We are committed to preserving and enhancing communities because they represent the vitality of our province and also benefit and enhance the lives of so many Manitobans," said Wowchuk. "Growing Opportunities is the theme of my department’s recent reorganization and growing strong, healthy communities through continued support for programs like Hometown Manitoba is a priority for the department and our government."

Information about the Hometown Manitoba program and how to apply for funding is available by calling 1-800-567-7334.

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LIST OF APPROVED PROJECTS.

 

2005 HOMETOWN GRANTS RECIPIENTS

Location

 

Applicant

For 2005 Hometown Grants

Description

Altona

Altona, Town of

the Van Gogh Sunflowers project

Angusville

Ukrainian Peoples Home of Ivan Franco (Angusville Heritage Hall)

exterior enhancements

Arborg

Arborg Hotel

storefront enhancements

Arborg

Arborg, Town of

Icelandic River Walking Trail

Arborg

Normique Investments Inc.

planter/shrub enhancements

Arborg

Shachtay Sales & Service Ltd.

signage/hand rail project

Arborg

TDM Sports Ltd.

signage project

Austin

Austin Wash'n Go

storefront enhancements

Baldur

Baldur Community Development Association

railway station picnic shelter

Baldur

The Gazette

planter/lamp enhancement

Barrows

Barrows Community Council

community building enhancement project

Beausejour

Beausejour Beautification Committee

your caboose restoration project

Beausejour

Clipper News Paper & Music Store

storefront enhancements

Beausejour

Daien Dental & Chiropractic Services

storefront enhancements

Beausejour

Friends of Beausejour Daylily Park

your display garden project

Beausejour

Pa Pa Wheats Restaurant and Lounge

storefront enhancements

Beausejour

Wilke & Co. (R.E.S.)

storefront enhancements

Bellsite

Bellsite Community Centre

community enhancement

Belmont

Belmont Hardware 1997

wheelchair ramp/mural project

Benito

Benito Lucky Dollar Store

storefront enhancements

Benito

Benito Meats

storefront enhancements

Benito

Benito Servicentre

storefront enhancements

Benito

Benito, Village of

100th Anniversary Beautification program

Benito

Scouten's Garage Ltd.

storefront enhancements

Birtle

Bankers Ltd. o/a Asselstine Agencies

storefront enhancements

Birtle

Birdtail Computers

storefront enhancements

Birtle

Birtle, Town of

Spring Park

Birtle

Birtle, Town of

landscaping enhancements

Birtle

Birtle, Town of

main street tree project

Birtle

Diamond Valley Enterprises

storefront enhancements/signage

Birtle

Gypsy Mart

storefront enhancements

Birtle

Holy Cow Crew

storefront enhancements

Birtle

J.A. Woods Riverside Ltd.

storefront enhancements

Birtle

S & D Restaurant

storefront enhancements

Birtle

Sims & Company (Birtle)

storefront enhancements

Boissevain

Boissevain Floral Boutique

window project

Boissevain

Boissevain, Town of

purple martin park

Boissevain

Turtle Mountain Agricultural Society

washroom facility project

Brandon

Pelican Holdings Ltd.

exterior enhancements project

Carberry

Bowley, Laura

storefront enhancements

Carberry

Edith L. Anderson

storefront enhancements

Carman

Carman Bakery (2003)

storefront enhancements

Clearwater

Clearwater Heritage Society

Heritage Park Development II

Dallas/Red Rose

Dallas/Red Rose Community Council

canopy project

Dauphin (CI)

Dauphin Beautification Advisory Committee

Gartmore Park enhancements

Dawson Bay

Dawson Bay Community Council

community church restoration

Domain

Domain Home and School

community playground project

Dominion City

Franklin, R.M. of

Christmas lights project

Dugald

Dugald Projects Committee

meeting area enhancement

Dunrea

Dunrea Enhancement Group

snow goose landscaping enhancements

Elie

Elie Chamber of Commerce

beautify heritage park

Elkhorn

Elkhorn Leisure Centre Inc.

flower bed project

Elm Creek

Elm Creek, LUD of

park gazebo project

Elm Creek

The Elm Creek Company

storefront enhancement

Emerson

Emerson, Town of

town beautification project

Erickson

Keeway Wellness Centre

wellness walking path

Eriksdale

Eriksdale & District Chamber of Commerce

railway avenue park

Fisher Branch

Fisher Branch Care-A-Lot for Tots Inc.

storefront enhancements

Fisher Branch

Fisher Branch, LUD of

message board project

Fisher Branch

Rolling Memories Museum Inc.

frontage/fencing

Gilbert Plains(T)

Plains Food Mart Ltd.

storefront enhancements

Gillam

Gillam, Town of

baseball diamond upgrades

Gladstone

Gladpharm Ltd.

storefront upgrades

Gladstone

Gladstone District Museum Inc.

landscaping enhancements

Glenboro

Glenboro Community Development Corporation

war memorial enhancements

Grand Marais

Grand Beach & Area Development Corp.

welcome flags project

Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, Town of

community complex enhancement

Grandview(R.M.)

Grandview, R.M. of

signage/landscaping

Grandview(TN)

Grandview, Town of

public park development continued

Grandview(TN)

Parkland Agricultural Resource Co-op Ltd.

signage enhancement

Grosse Isle

South Interlake Recreation Centre

signage/landscaping project

Hamiota(TN)

Hamiota Community Centre

roof enhancement/message board

Hamiota(TN)

Hamiota Lions Club

Lions picnic shelter

Holland

Holland Windmill Park

water for windmill park

Inglis

Inglis Business Group

park bench/planters project

Inglis

Inglis Country Service

your old fashion boardwalk/veranda project

La Broquerie

La Broquerie, R.M. of

municipal park expansion

Lorette

C & S Country Garden

signage and visitor area

Lorette

Tache, R.M. of

Spirit Park shelter

Lorne

Lorne Theatre

building upgrades

Lowe Farm

Lowe Farm Country Cafe

country cafe landscape upgrade

Lundar

Coldwell in Bloom

Lundar Park

Lynn Lake

Lynn Lake of Youth Action Committee

mural project

MacGregor

MacGregor Lions Play Park

play park enhancements

Manitou

Manitou Communities in Bloom Committee

refuse containers/signage project

Mather

Mather, LUD of

fence replacement project

Matheson Island

Matheson Island Community Council

beach enhancements

Matheson Island

Matheson Island Community Council

garage enhancements

Matlock

Matlock Community Club

signage project

McAuley

Archie, R.M. of

library/park

McCreary

McCreary True Value

storefront enhancements

McCreary

TC's Town & Country

stucco/painting enhancements

McCreary

Tereck Repair

storefront enhancements

Miniota

Miniota, LUD (R.M.)

Memory Garden Phase 2

Minnedosa

Minnedosa & Area CDC - Valley Inc.

pocket park project

Minnedosa

Minnedosa, Town of

Ravine Walkway Phase II

Minnedosa

Sims & Company (Minnedosa)

signage enhancements

Moosehorn

MMH Enterprises Ltd.

storefront enhancements

Moosehorn

Moosehorn Heritage Museum

storefront enhancement

Morden

Braun Financial

awning enhancements

Morden

Bubbles Coin Laundry

storefront enhancements

Morden

Grass Roots Chiropractic and Wellness Centre

storefront enhancements

Morden

Pembina Hills Arts Council & Gallery

signage enhancement

Morden

Rick Zelmer - Vacant Building

exterior enhancements to vacant building

Morden

Ten Ten Clothing

storefront enhancements

Morden

Tupper and Adams

storefront enhancements

Morris (T)

Laura's Reflexotherapy

storefront enhancements

Neepawa

Neepawa, Town of

hanging baskets project

Nesbitt

Oakland, R.M. of

storefront enhancements

Niverville

Niverville Chamber of Commerce

mini park enhancements

Notre Dame de Lourdes

Corporation de developpement Communautaire Lourdeon

signage project

Oak Lake

Oak Lake & District Museum Inc.

residing of west building

Oak Point

Oak Point Sports Club

sports ground improvements

Ochre River

Ochre River Happy Gang

park south end of main

Pierson

Pierson Community Centre

landscaping enhancements

Pipestone

Pipestone, R.M. of

landscaping enhancements

Plum Coulee

Plum Coulee Heritage Square Committee

Heritage Square project

Plum Coulee

Plum Coulee Heritage Square Committee

landscaping enhancements

Plumas

Plumas Senior Support Services

community garden

Portage la Prairie

Portage Aboriginal Parent Committee

landscaping enhancements

Portage la Prairie

Portage la Prairie, City of

Via Rail/Bus Depot improvements

Rivers

Communities in Bloom - Rivers

pocket park project

Rivers

Communities in Bloom - Rivers

signage/landscaping

Rivers

Rivers Fifty Plus Club

storefront enhancements

Riverside

Riverside, R.M. of

Riverside Centennial Park upgrades

Riverton

Bilinski Ent Ltd. (D&T Shop Easy Foods)

storefront enhancements

Riverton

Bilinski Ent. Ltd. (The Other Place)

storefront enhancements

Riverton

Bill's Chinese Food

signage/landscaping enhancements

Riverton

C.J. Developers Inc.

strip mall enhancement

Riverton

Doreen's Family Restaurant

storefront enhancements

Riverton

Lakeside Digital

signage/planter project

Riverton

Riverton & District Ambulance

storefront enhancements

Riverton

Riverton & District Friendship Centre

storefront enhancements

Riverton

Riverton Agri Auto Repair Inc.

landscaping/signage enhancements

Riverton

Riverton Building Supplies Inc.

storefront enhancements

Riverton

Riverton Daycare Co-op Inc.

storefront enhancements

Riverton

Riverton Mall Inc. o/a Riverton Parts Bank Carwash

enhancement

Riverton

Riverton Transportation & Heritage Centre Inc.

Heritage Centre development

Riverton

Riverton, Village of

parking lot/landscaping development

Riverton

Sigvaldason Insurance Brokers Ltd.

storefront/landscaping enhancements

Roblin (TN)

The Old Church Centre

old church landscape enhancement

Rossburn

Rossburn, Town of

community planter

Russell (T)

Dean's Place

storefront enhancements

Russell (T)

Mala

storefront enhancements

Russell (T)

Russell Communities in Bloom

town sign landscaping project

Selkirk

Catfish Tavern & Tables

storefront enhancements

Sherridon

Sherridon Community Council

recreational activity pad

Shoal Lake (R.M.)

Shoal Lake, R.M. of

Shoal Lake Marina

Shoal Lake (TN)

Trendsetters Hairstyling

storefront enhancements

Snow Lake (TN)

Joseph H. Kerr School

lot rehabilitation project

Snow Lake (TN)

Swan Lake Community Centre

regrading/eavestroughs project

Somerset

Somerset Crossroads Convenience

Somerset beautification project

Somerset

Somerset Hotel (4287356 Manitoba Ltd)

storefront enhancement

Souris

Souris Glenwood Beautification Committee

landscaping project

Souris

Souris, Town of

swinging bridge project

Souris

Tirecraft - 4231562 Manitoba Ltd.

storefront enhancements

Sprague

Sprague & District Historical Museum Inc.

your museum face lift

St. Georges

St. Georges Community Club Inc.

mall signage project

St. Jean Baptiste

St. Jean Baptiste Parks & Recreation

Association Inc.

recreation hall enhancements

St. Laurent

St. Laurent Roman Catholic Church

your exterior stucco project

St. Leon

Auberge Saint Leon Hotel

community mural

St. Leon

Centre recreatif de St. Leon inc.

parking lot enhancements

St. Leon

St. Leon, Village of

village signage project

St. Malo

St. Malo Chamber of Commerce

St. Malo pathway

Ste. Anne

La Cooperative du Comite Culturel de Ste Anne

storefront enhancements

Ste. Anne

Spade Foundation

community green space

Ste. Rose du Lac

Lion's Café

storefront enhancements

Ste. Rose du Lac

Rose Inc.

storefront renovations

Ste. Rose du Lac

Ste. Rose Variety Shop 2001

storefront enhancements

Ste. Rose du Lac

Ste. Rose du Lac, Town of

downtown streetscape

Ste. Rose du Lac

Talpash's General Store

storefront enhancements (2)

Steinbach

Main Bread & Butter Company

storefront enhancements

Stony Mountain

Play Pen Co-op Inc.

playground enhancements

Strathclair

Strathclair Enhancement Committee

baskets and banners project

Swan River (TN)

Swan Valley Consumers Cooperative Limited

Marketplace on Main enhancements

Teulon

Kozy's Productions

storefront enhancements

Teulon

Teulon, Town of

Main Street banner project

Teulon

Teulon-Rockwood Centennial Centre

hanging planters/signage

The Pas

Funky Threadz

signage project

The Pas

Hollywood Convenience Inc.

storefront enhancements

The Pas

Lyet's

landscaping enhancements

The Pas

North Wind Plaza

storefront enhancements

The Pas

The Pas Association for Human Development Inc.

storefront enhancement

Thompson-CI

Thompson, City of

tree/banner project

Treherne

Treherne Communities in Bloom Committee

Gateway to Tiger Hills

Virden

Virden, Town of

"It Ain't Easy Being Green" project

Wabowden

Wabowden Community Council

main street renewal project

Waskada

Waskada, Village of

Village Inn window replacement

Waskada

Waskada, Village of

landscaping enhancements

Wawanesa

Wawanesa-Oakland CDC

river walk signage project

Wawanesa

Wawanesa-Oakland CDC

tree project

Whitemouth

Whitemouth & District Lions Club

public park washroom facility

Whitemouth

Whitemouth, R.M. of

municipal building enhancements

 

 

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