February 28, 2022

Community Futures Cedar Lake Region took advantage of the nice weather and was out in the community on Valentine’s Day and during the week, sharing the love with local community organizations. The “Investing In Our Future” grant has been created to support community projects that add to the general well-being of a community, while stimulating economic growth.

Presenting the cheques on behalf of Community Futures Cedar Lake were Joe Cote, General Manager, Carrie Atkinson, Chairperson, and Rod Berezowecki, Treasurer.

Cheques were presented to:

• Jackie Rechenmacher, The Pas CDC for Discover The Pas/OCN - $5000 to enhance their photo catalogue and media content for future promotions.
• Jackie Rechenmacher, Clearwater Lake Outdoor Club - $5000 for bathroom renovations and accessibility doors.
• Sharain Jones, The Sam Waller Museum - $2500 towards replacing the air conditioning system in the museum.
• Jennifer Cook, The Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival - $5000 promote the festival in the media.
• Logan Moreton and Caleb Pitre, Tribe Cable Park - $5000 towards the cost of supplying permanent hydro power to the site.
• Dori Hnidy, and Jay Marin – Kelsey Community School - $5000 for playground safety improvements
• - Barrows Community Council - $5000 for repairs to the community rink change room

“It’s gratifying to see the impact that our grants will have on the communities,” stated Joe Cote. “This year we are in the position to be able to fund various projects, and it is rewarding to be able to support organizations and their volunteers who have given so much to the communities.”

Application deadline is March 1, 2022. For more information, or to apply for the Investing in Our Future Grant, please email Community Futures Cedar Lake This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 204-627-5450.

Pictures:

The Pas CDC/Discover The Pas OCN – Joe Cote, Carrie Atkinson, Jackie Rechenmacher, Rod Berezowecki

Clearwater Lake Outdoor Club – Rod Berezowecki, Carrie Atkinson, Jackie Rechenmacher, Joe Cote

Sam Waller Museum – Joe Cote, Rod Berezowecki, Sharain Jones, Carrie Atkinson

Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival Rod Berezowecki, Carrie Atkinson, Jennifer Cook, Joe Cote

Tribe Cable Park – Caleb Pitre, Joe Cote, Carrie Atkinson, Logan Moreton, Rod Berezowecki

Kelsey Community School – Dori Hnidy, Jay Marin, Joe Cote, Darryl Bauer, Rod Berezowecki

Barrows Community Council - Joe Cote, Donna Delvenne, Geri Munro, Linda Barker