The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism,
Culture and Recreation, today announced that a total of $22,810 in
operational and project support has been provided to two heritage
organizations in the Humber East region through the 2010 Cultural
Economic Development Program (CEDP).
"The Provincial Government is committed to supporting
the dedicated people who preserve and promote the rich and diverse
heritage of our province," said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of
Tourism, Culture and Recreation. "We are proud to invest in our valuable
heritage assets, and to help ensure they are shared with residents and
visitors alike."
Budget 2010 investments in the region are as follows:
- Corner Brook Museum and Archives - $20,390 in
total: $11,610 in operational support and $8,780 for a project
to replicate an exhibit on the noted cartographer and explorer,
Captain James Cook, and his experiences in Newfoundland and
Canada. This exhibit was initially developed last year for the
Captain James Cook Museum in Whitby, England, with research
assistance from the Corner Brook Museum and Archives; and,
-
Railway Society of Newfoundland - $2,420 in
operational support.
The Honourable Tom Marshall, MHA for Humber East,
welcomed the investment. "I am pleased with the funding provided to
these two organizations," said Minister Marshall. "Local volunteers with
these organizations spend countless hours ensuring that the rich history
and culture of the region is documented and preserved for the benefit of
area residents and visitors alike."
Budget 2010:
The Right Investments — For Our
Children and Our Future
provides $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 business plans, vision and potential for economic development within
the sector. For more information on the CEDP program and application
guidelines, visit:
www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/heritage/cedp/index.html
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