Provincial Government Invests Over $15,400 in Exploits Heritage

Heritage organizations in the Exploits region have received $15,440 in operational and project support through the province's Cultural Economic Development Program.

"The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is dedicated to supporting those who work so conscientiously to preserve, maintain and promote the heritage of our province," said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. "We are indebted to all those who are committed to safeguarding our past for present and future generations."

Budget 2010 investments in the Exploits region are as follows:

• Botwood Heritage Society — A total of 11,160, including $5,440 in operational support and $5,760 to undertake a project to document archival material received from Abitibi Bowater;
• Leading Tickles Heritage Society — $1,970 in operational support;
• Point Leamington Heritage Council — $1,000 in operational support;
• Heritage Society of Peterview — $670 in operational support; and,
• Bishop's Falls Heritage Society — $640 in operational support.

"As proud Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, it is important that we have venues where we can showcase our rich heritage," said Exploits MHA Clayton Forsey. "These groups serve an invaluable role in the preservation and promotion of this province's unique culture, and I am happy to see them benefit from this operational support."

The 2010 Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP) is providing $1.27 million for operational and project support to the heritage sector, and about $1.2 million to the professional arts sector, for a total of almost $2.5 million.

CEDP applications are considered based on the strength of the business plans, vision and potential for development within the sector. For more information on the CEDP program for heritage organizations, and application guidelines, visit: www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/heritage/cedp/index.html. 

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2010 07 09                                                   10:15 a.m.