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Funding support for Island community halls available in the New Year
2020-12-22
A new funding program launching in January 2021 will help community halls across the Island with operating costs as part of the province’s ongoing response to COVID-19. The COVID-19 Operational Support Program for Community Halls will provide grants of up to $2,500 to assist community halls with...
Rural development programs continue to support Islanders in rural areas
2020-10-26
Through the department of Fisheries and Communities, the provincial government continues to work with and support people in rural communities across PEI throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March, more than $2 million has been invested to deliver 70 projects in various rural areas on PEI. “...
Kensington and Area Soccer Club gets new clubhouse
2020-07-16
The Kensington and Area Soccer Club (KASC) will benefit from a new clubhouse and allow the community to host more soccer tournaments and training events with support from the provincial Rural Growth Initiative. The Rural Growth Initiative supports the revitalization of rural communities through...
Souris completes major expansion to boardwalk
2019-11-05
Completion of the boardwalk at Souris Beach will provide a safe and accessible place for people to enjoy the scenery and amenities. The project includes a 1,500 foot extension to the existing boardwalk, a seawall, expanded parking area, playground upgrades, a splash pad, washroom upgrades and five...
Fire departments receive support for upgrades
2019-10-23
A number of rural fire departments across Prince Edward Island have updated their equipment and facilities to better protect lives and property. The provincial government has provided funding of $138,826 through the Community Revitalization Program. The program supports the revitalization of rural...
Albany Community Centre gets complete overhaul
2019-08-12
A complete overhaul of the Albany Community Centre will better serve local residents and community activities. The Albany Community Centre has received $30,700 from the Department of Fisheries and Community’s Rural Growth Initiative. The total cost of the project is $61,400 which includes a new...
Dundas plowing match grounds receive upgrade
2018-11-09
The grounds of the historic Dundas plowing match event in eastern PEI were upgraded through funding from the Department of Rural and Regional Development’s Community Revitalization Program. “The improvements and expansion to the horse shoe ring and show area have truly changed the grounds” said...
Montrose community hall gets extensive upgrades
2018-10-25
Residents of Montrose in western PEI have a bigger and better place to enjoy social gatherings and activities thanks to major expansions and upgrades to their local community hall. The renovations added 16 feet to the facility and include new washrooms, kitchen, appliances and tables and...
Renovations will ‘up the game’ at Terry Fox sports fields
2018-09-11
Renovations to the turf fields at Cornwall’s Terry Fox Sports Complex will help the high-use fields continue to host provincial, regional, and national-level competitions. The Prince Edward Island government contributed $100,000 to the project through the Rural Growth Initiative’s Community...
Community facilities receive funding for repairs
2018-08-02
Two new projects have been approved for funding under the provincial government’s $2.5 million Community Revitalization Program, as follows: The York Point Historical Society will receive $3,570 towards the total cost of $7,141 to replace shingles on the roof of the York Point Community Centre; and...