Recreation trails in the Fermeuse and Renews areas will see improvements in the near future, thanks in part to a $13,250 investment provided to the Fermeuse Trail Committee through the Provincial Government�s 2010 Capital Grant Program.

"This trail provides a safe environment for residents and visitors, young and older alike, to enjoy outdoor activities such as walking and biking, and cross-country skiing," said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. "As a government, we are pleased to support the efforts of local groups who work hard to provide the means by which residents can be more physically active year-round."

The Fermeuse Trail Committee is among more than 40 recreation committees, municipalities, and community-based organizations throughout the province which have received funding to upgrade their recreation and sport infrastructure through these latest Capital Grant Program investments.

"Access to recreation is a vital part of government�s healthy living initiatives," said Ferryland MHA Keith Hutchings. "The Fermeuse Trail Committee has done exceptional work in developing the trail system, and this grant will allow completion of the trail work. I want to recognize the advocacy efforts of the committee in working with me to access this important funding initiative for our rural communities."

For more information on the Capital Grant Program, visit: www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/sports/capital_grant_program.html.

Budget 2010: The Right Investments � For Our Children and Our Future provides an additional $300,000 to the Capital Grant Program, bringing the total annual investment in this program to $1.3 million. Since the introduction of the Provincial Government�s recreation and sport strategy, Active, Healthy Newfoundland and Labrador (2007), more than $70 million in new funding has been committed for recreation and sport infrastructure and programming.

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