Grants and Contributions

The Crowsnest Trail Pathway Project will provide an active transportation connection between the City of Lethbridge’s regional pathway network and the WT Hill Business Park, a major commercial and employment area located in east Lethbridge, on the outskirts of the city. Although the regional pathway network connects most areas of the city, there are still a number of significant areas, such as the WT Hill Business Park, where gaps in the network exist. Building upon the City of Lethbridge Cycling Master Plan (2017), this project will provide a much-needed, two-kilometer connection for pedestrians, cyclists, and wheelchair users.

The Southeast Brandon Drainage Improvements Project is primarily intended to enhance the existing drainage system and secondly, expand upon the drainage network within southeast Brandon ultimately draining to the Assiniboine River. This multi-phased project includes the design and construction of new naturalized stormwater retention ponds, land drainage sewers, open channels and ditching that will greatly benefit the existing southeast area and its residents.

Purchase of 3 minibuses to meet transport needs in the region surrounding Petit-Rocher, New Brunswick.

Undertake a transit study to determine transportation feasibility for the rural community of Minegoziibe Anishinabe, MB.

The community league assessed its aged building to make it a new net zeron carbon, energy efficient and fully accessible and properly suited to the needs of the local community. Building assessments ultimately determined a failed structure 50 years ahead of its life expectancy and costs to repair the building were too high and would not improve energy efficiency, program needs or accessibility. The only viable approach is to replace the hall to align with municipal requirements and fast growing community needs in Ritchie or in four adjacent communities. With a secured development permit, support from various organisations and access to 552 memberships and over 30 businesses, the league is shovel ready and feasible. Ritchie and adjacent community members will benefit the most from the continued availability of a community hall. Located at 7727 98 Street NW in Edmonton, the building currently serves as an affordable space for charities and non-profit organisations to provide affordable programs to young families and cultural groups. The new hall will also better serve our houseless residents.

The Michipicoten Water Treatment Plant Upgrade project in Michipicoten First Nation, Ontario aims to provide a sustainable and reliable water supply to support future housing and population expansions. This capital project involves expanding the existing water treatment plant (WTP) with a new conventional treatment system, including UV and chlorination, and upgrading the intake screen to meet Department of Fisheries and Oceans regulations. The project will construct a building addition to house new treatment equipment, expand the below-ground reservoir, implement a two-train conventional treatment system, install a new distribution pumping system, and decommission outdated units. The upgrades will increase the treatment capacity by 250%, deliver fire flows of 32 litres per second (L/s), and support proposed developments. The outcome will be a fully upgraded WTP capable of meeting the community’s potable water demands, enhancing fire suppression capabilities, supporting future expansion, and complying with environmental regulations.

Assessment of existing transportation services and how to unify them to create a single transit model that will enhance community transit ridership, accessibility and cost efficiency for the Counties of Grey, Dufferin and Bruce.

The Installing of Water and Sewer Infrastructure in Cyr Street Extension Project in Oromocto, New Brunswick addresses the town's housing and infrastructure needs by extending Cyr Street to Terry Fox Drive. The project involves installing drinking-water and wastewater infrastructure to unlock or enable almost six hectares of municipally owned land, including just over four hectares of land zoned for high-density residential development (including non-market or social housing). This includes planning and capital construction components (e.g., 840 metres of kerb and gutter, 490 metres of sidewalk, various utility installations, etc.). The project is expected to enable 300 new housing units, all within walking distance of an existing school and commercial amenities.

St. Theresa Point First Nation is a remote, fly in community located northeast of Winnipeg. The project entails retrofitting the St. Theresa Point First Nation Daycare building with a grid tied solar photovoltaic system. The solar PV system is designed to reduce the building's carbon emissions and overall carbon footprint on Mother Earth. The system is an important step to improving energy reliability for the building and community. The St. Theresa Point First Nation Daycare center is a very important part of the community, the day care allows for parents, both moms and dads, to be able to go to work or school knowing their little ones are under safe care. St. Theresa Point has a population of over 5000 people many of whom have younger children. The solar system will lower operating expenses that can to go towards equipment, toys, lunches and even additional staff to meet the constant demand.

Improving 6 existing parks and greenspaces by removing invasive species, planting native species, converting of a grass hydro utility corridor to a meadow, and planting trees and shrubs along riparian areas and in forests.