The provincial government announced the second round of its Arts, Culture and Sport in Community grant program Monday. 

There is funding going out to many important projects, one of which is the Southeast Events Centre. 

Steinbach MLA Kelvin Goertzen says the Southeast Event Centre will be receiving $1,000,000 from the province through this program. 

“Obviously, there are some cost pressures that have happened in the last number of years, this won't deal with all of it, hopefully we will see the federal government, as part of their program, step up on some of the cost pressures as well.” 

He acknowledges that many people are heavily involved in this project. 

“We want to recognize the fact that there are a lot of individuals who are raising money for that and trying to deal with some of the cost pressure, so this is a part of that.” 

Goertzen says there are many other projects and various organizations in the Southeast besides that are receiving funding through the announcement. 

“I'd highlight as an example the Island Breeze Ministries which does sports camps for individuals who might not otherwise have that opportunity.” 

He says they have really become an important part of the community. 

“So it's really good to see them get $25,000 in support.” 

The Steinbach Curling Club is getting $17,241 to replace the floor in the lounge and to purchase new curling rocks for the junior program.   

Goertzen says it’s great there is a lot of variety in the projects they are funding. 

“Whether it's on event centers or history or training and sports camps, all of it is good for the communities.” 

He notes there will be a third round of these grants which will happen early next year, so there will be an opportunity for organizations to apply if they weren't successful this time. 

 

Other projects in the southeast receiving funding include the following: 

  • The R.M. of Hanover is receiving $400,000 to upgrade the Mitchell Arena and replace their ice plant 

  • Mennonite Heritage Village is receiving $25,000 for window upgrades and $24,000 for their Sustainable Technology Initiative. 

  • Steinbach Skimmers Competitive Speed Swimming is receiving $25,000 toward timing equipment upgrades. 

  • Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society is receiving $65,530 to produce a documentary film that explores the first Mennonites’ journey from Imperial Russia to Manitoba 

  • Grunthal Youth Drop-In Centre is receiving $372,500 for their gym space addition and renovation 

  • Bibliothèque Ste. Anne Library is receiving $25,000 toward their library greenspace and $24,000 toward their makerspace

  • Municipality of Springfield is receiving $1,100,000 toward Dugald Place Assisted Living Facility and Aquatic Centre 

  • La Broquerie Minor Baseball Association is receiving $25,000 toward facility improvements

  • Tolstoi Holy Trinity Church Historical Society is receiving $112,370 toward Tolstoi Heritage Centre Annex construction 

  • Jolys Regional Library is receiving $25,000 toward community gathering place 

  • Ste. Anne Minor Hockey Association is receiving $26,000.35 toward dressing room rubber floor replacement 

  • Ste. Agathe Arena is receiving $25,000 toward multifaceted facility upgrades

  • Ste. Anne Curling Club is receiving $25,000 toward facility upgrades

  • Eastman SnoPALS is receiving $12,000 toward snow machine upgrade 

  • Centre Sportif St. Adolphe Sports Centre Inc. Is receiving $23,670 for rock reconditioning and side board upgrades 

   

Various festivals in the southeast are receiving $5,000 in funding, these include the following: 

  • Carrick Days 

  • City of Steinbach, 2023 Canada Day Celebration 

  • Rural Municipality of Springfield 150 Anniversary Celebration 

  • Niverville Olde Tyme Country Fair 

  • Richer Rough Stock Rodeo 

  • St. Pierre Summer Fun Day 

  • Festival D'éte Cheyenne Summer Fest 

  • Summer in the City Festival 

  • 127th Annual Agricultural, Horticultural, Homecrafts Fair and Exhibition 

  • Vita Canada Day 

  • Landmark Friendship Festival 

  • Fall on the Farm 

  • Richer Métis Fall Rendezvous 

  • Homegrown Harmonies 

  • St. Adolphe Winter Carnival 

 

With files from Adi Loewen

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