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PAGE 6 - WEYBURN THIS WEEK !SPORTSthis week Community rink affordability grant announced by prov’l government
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that registration for the reinstated Community Rink Affordability Grant program (CRAG) will officially open on Dec. 14, to provide funding for community-owned indoor skating and curling rinks.
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“In reinstating the Community Rink Affordability Grant, we are helping communities keep ice rinks accessible and affordable across Saskatchewan,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said.
“Rinks and the activities held at them, are important to the health and wellness of communities and contribute to local resident’s quality of life.”
The program will provide $2,500 a year per indoor ice surface to help cover the costs of operating rinks in villages, towns and cities. First Nations, schools, and nonprofits are all eligible and encouraged to register for the grant.
The grant may be used to offset the cost of rink operations, minor capital upgrades or to outfit the facility with COVID-19 related expenditures. It is expected that more than 600 ice surfaces in nearly 400 communities will be eligible to receive this support.
“We are grateful to the Government of Saskatchewan for recognizing the escalating costs communities are facing in order to operate and maintain their rinks,” said TJ Biemans, Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association president.
“These facilities are integral to the vitality and wellbeing of our communities, with this funding coming at a time when that has never been more necessary.”
To learn more and register for CRAG, please complete the online form found on the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association’s website. Applications will be accepted until March 12, 2021. CHECK OUT OUR GIFTS
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Photo Submitted The Richardson Pioneer Red Wings held their “Big 50/50” draw on Tuesday. The winner was Ramsee McGrath, who won $12,215. Ramsee is the father of player Connor McGrath.
Yellow Grass team receives donation
The Yellow Grass U9 Wheat Kings received a donation through the Scotiabank Community Hockey Sponsorship program. Coach Amanda Paré (left) and coach Katlin Teske (centre) accepted the donation of $1,000 from Krista Reinfelds, small business advisor for the Weyburn Scotiabank branch. This is part of a national program for the bank, where local branches can select a local minor hockey team to support, for whatever the team might need.
Photo — courtesy Laura Morrissette
Gold Wings continue partnership with Richardson Pioneer
The Weyburn Gold Wings announced a continued relationship with Richardson Pioneer, Canada’s largest agribusiness.
Richardson Pioneer will remain as the Gold Wings’ official title sponsor for three additional seasons, effective immediately, through the 20222023 hockey season.
Richardson Pioneer is voted as one of Canada’s best-managed companies, and they are also highly involved in the communities they reside in.
The Gold Wings are very grateful for the moral and financial support that Richardson Pioneer put towards the U18 AAA female hockey club.
This financial opportunity will assist in continuing to train the female athletes with toplevel programming and staff to aid in preparing them for the next steps in their lives, as well as aiding in day-to-day operations of the club, team marketing, and game day experience.
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