Location via proxy:   [ UP ]  
[Report a bug]   [Manage cookies]                

Min 20191122 A16 01

Download as pdf or txt
Download as pdf or txt
You are on page 1of 1

Tribune

THE OLDEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER IN THE CANADIAN WEST

The Minnedosa

Since 1883
Volume 137 Issue 37 Friday, November 22, 2019 www.minnedosatribune.com 90 cents plus tax

CDC Foundation Hands Out Over $117,000


Office
Closing
By DARRYL HOLYK

N ext Friday, November


29th will be the fi-
nal day of business for the
Minnedosa and Area Com-
munity Development Cor-
poration office at 39 Main
Street South. The Town of
Minnedosa has decided
to close the office indefi-
nitely. With this closure,
current Economic Devel-
opment Officer (EDO),
Chantelle Parrott and Ad-
ministrative Assistant, Val
Dornn will be released
from their positions.
As for the reasoning
for the closure and plans
moving forward into the
future, no official state- Photo by Darryl Holyk
ment had been received
from the Town at press Over 30 financial grants ranging from $400 to $20,000 were presented by the Minnedosa and District Foundation recently.
time.
Some of the services By DARRYL HOLYK Each of the two com- to the Minnedosa Fire De- the recent Manitoba High Minnedosa to assist them
provided by the CDC in- munity daycare facilities – partment for the purchase School Athletic Associa- in fundraising to purchase
clude business develop-
ment assistance, grant op-
portunities and assistance,
A total of $117,441 was
presented to various
groups last Thursday dur-
the established Minnedosa
Child Care Co-op and the
new, in the works Valley
of a turnout gear dryer to
quickly dry the members
turnout gear after being
tion provincial tournament
hosted in Minnedosa.
The Complex Board
a weed harvester for the
lake.
Rockin’ the Fields was
community website and ing the 2019 Minnedosa Life Beginnings were each cleaned after a callout. received $5,000 to assist granted $4,000 to fund
social media updates and and District Foundation presented with $10,000 An additional $7,000 with its plan to upgrade some required electrical
services, new resident and Grants Luncheon. grants. was presented to the re- the overheard lighting in upgrades at the festival
immigration assistance The largest grant The Beach Enhance- cently formed Tennis and the curling club. Another site. The Ag Society also
and the new resident wel- presented this year was ment Committee received Pickleball Club for court $5,000 grant was present- received $4,000 for some
come packages, among $20,000 for the local Mani- its final contribution of upgrades. ed to Minnedosa Youth future upgrades at its site.
others. toba 150 committee’s plan $7,500 for its recently com- The Minnedosa Colle- Soccer to help fund their
for upgrades to the Cen- pleted playground up- giate soccer program was project of a new field and Continued on
Continued on tennial Pavilion at the grade at the beach. presented $5,100 to assist nets. $5,000 was also pre- Page 7
Page 2 beach. $7,000 was presented with expenses related to sented to Friends of Lake

Planning Your Wedding?


Make your day a truly special one with a custom designed
wedding invitation. Traditional or contemporary designs
to fit the liking of every Bride and Groom. 204-867-3816
adsales@minnedosatribune.com

You might also like