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Tourism, Culture and Recreation
June 25, 2010

Terra Nova Communities Benefit from Heritage Investments

A total of $17,800 in operational support has been provided to heritage organizations in the Terra Nova region through the Cultural Economic Development Program.

"The Provincial Government recognizes the importance of preserving and presenting our heritage for residents and visitors alike," said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. "These organizations are vital partners in our collective efforts to maintain our cultural identity, and I commend them for their dedication and hard work."

Budget 2010 investments in the Terra Nova region are as follows:

  • Smallwood Era Development Corporation — $7,260;
  • Burnside Heritage Foundation Inc. — $7,210;
  • Glovertown Museum Association — $2,330; and,
  • Salvage Fishermen's Museum — $1,000.

"I am pleased that our government continues to invest in the cultural assets of our province," said Terra Nova MHA Sandy Collins. "These organizations are tremendously important to the economies and character of the communities in the area and, indeed in Newfoundland and Labrador."

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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Media contacts:

Heather May
Director of Communications
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca

2010 06 25                                                      10:35 a.m.


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