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| New dugout under construction at Pincher Creek's Lions Ball Park C. Davis photo |
From Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta press release
Pincher Creek is the recipient of two of those grants:
- A $10,000 grant has been awarded for the rebuilding of the team dugouts at Lions Ball Park in preparation for the Southern Alberta Summer Games being held in Pincher Creek July 2 to 5, 2014. "This revitalization will help make the games a success and can be enjoyed by other community groups, including the 75 children registered in minor baseball, for years to come."
- A $12,000 grant ($1,600 from the 1975 Alberta Winter Games Fund) will be used to create a patio area at the Crestview Lodge in Pincher Creek. The patio area will include a large cement pad with a fire pit, a paved entranceway for accessibility and a barbeque that can be enjoyed by residents and their families.
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| Crestview Lodge resident John Sinnott at site of patio project C. Davis file photo |
In May of last year the foundation awarded a $5000 grant to the Pincher Creek Community Centre Hall Society for upgrades to the hall washrooms.
Other 2014 Spring Priority Grants awarded include:
With the help of a grant of $7,000 the Spring Glen Park Association will upgrade the existing playground in Spring Glen Park. This beautiful park is located within Cardston County and is maintained through the efforts of volunteers.
The Fort Macleod Historical Association is home to an antique horse-drawn ambulance, one of only two known to exist in all of Canada. With a grant of $8,000 this piece of Alberta history will be restored and enjoyed by over 20,000 visitors each year.
Camping is an important part of the Girl Guides of Canada’s mission to build confidence in young women. A grant of $1,800 will help revitalize Camp Okeekun near Fort Macleod with new picnic tables.
The Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society will use a grant of $2,800 to purchase portable presentation equipment. This will improve the audio quality of presentations at events throughout the year and the International Peace Pow-Wow in February.
A gym divider will double the capacity for youth attending programs at the Boys and Girls Club of Lethbridge and District thanks to a $7,500 grant. By creating more usable space for the various programs, additional children and families will be able to participate.
Camp Carmangay provides cost-free programming and opportunities for disadvantaged and at- risk youth. To ensure that the meeting hall is accessible for all groups, a $7,500 grant will be used to complete the construction of a deck which will include a wheel chair ramp.
New fencing for the dog compound at the Lethbridge and District Humane Society will be purchased with the assistance of a $2,000 grant. The new fencing will separate the dog runs and the yard, allowing for both areas to be used safely at the same time.
A grant of $7,500 will assist the Lethbridge Association for Community Living to create a Family Managed Resource Centre for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. This service will provide families access to a range of resources that will help ensure a meaningful life for their loved ones.
The annual Lethbridge Jazz Festival is now well established in its 4th year of operation and attracts over 4,000 people to hear musicians from Southern Alberta and beyond. With a grant of $3,500 the Lethbridge Jazz Society will purchase portable signage that can be reused each year.
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program (CAMP) School is an inpatient program for youth who require psychiatric treatment and mental health services. A $5,000 grant will be used by Lethbridge School District No. 51 to purchase updated technology that will ensure that students have access to the same curriculum and materials as their classmates.
With five choirs performing at least 10 concerts a year, the need for a quality piano at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute is evident. A grant of $7,000 ($5,000 from the William and Phyllis McDonell Fund) will assist the school in purchasing an acoustic piano that will be well used, both by the school choirs and community singing groups.
The Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society is a volunteer based organization dedicated to studying, conserving and helping restore the natural range of the Mountain Bluebird in southern Alberta. A $3,650 grant will help to replace old nesting boxes, add new boxes, and to purchase a GPS system to assist volunteers in locating the over 2000 boxes on various trails.
The Hays Arts and Crafts Society will convert an unused Catholic Church into a multi-use community facility and fitness centre. A $6,000 grant will assist with the upgrade of the entrance door, the replacement of windows, and adding additional electrical outlets.
Many youth will never have the opportunity to experience live theatre, however the New West Theatre Society helps teachers bring that experience right into the classroom. The annual Theatre for Young Audiences tour made 14 stops last year and was seen by over 4,000 students. To ensure this program remains affordable for schools, an audio system will be purchased with a grant of $4,360.
Kate Andrews High School in Coaldale is home to a very successful music program, which provides students with an affordable way to get involved in music. Touring is a large part of the program and with a $5,000 grant storage cases will be purchased to protect this equipment while travelling.
The Rainbow Literacy Society in Vulcan will use a $3,500 grant to purchase new computers and iPads. The updated technology will allow for effective delivery of computer programs and for presentations and webinars to be delivered to clients.
The Taber Spray Park Committee has been working hard to build a spray park in Confederation Park and a grant $7,500 will add to their fundraising efforts. The spray park will be accessible to many children and families with its central location.
Assistive devices often need to be as unique as a person’s disability and the Tetra Society of Alberta creates customized assistive devices (gizmos) for people with physical disabilities. A $3,500 grant will provide the material and fabrication costs of designing and building 10 gizmos for people living in Lethbridge and area.
A new outdoor swimming pool will provide Town of Cardston residents with a fun summer activity within their own community. A grant of $7,500 will be used to add a spray feature, making the pool even more enjoyable for children.
In an effort to hook young readers the Claresholm Public Library will use a $6,000 grant to enhance the juvenile and young adult collections. By asking for input on which books to purchase, the library hopes to increase usage by youth in the 9 to 15 age range and to create lifelong readers.
The population of Coaldale has greatly expanded and the Coaldale Public Library has discovered that there is very little programming for children aged 0 to 12. To fill this gap and attract more young people, a grant of $3,650 will be used to refresh the toy library, as well as add contemporary new titles that appeal to ‘tween’ readers.
Residents of Vauxhall and area will soon enjoy a larger and more accessible library which is being constructed this summer. A grant of $15,000 will be used by the Town of Vauxhall Public Library to assist with the purchase of new book shelves within the expanded space.
To better serve the community, the Vulcan and Region Food Bank Society is moving to a larger building and an $8,000 grant will help with the extensive renovations needed. No longer will large donations have to be turned away due to lack of storage space and the food bank will be better able to meet the needs of Vulcan County.
The Vauxhall Cemetery Committee will use a grant of $4,050 to provide 65 permanent markers for gravesites that currently have no headstones or where the lettering is worn away. This project will complete the restoration and beautification of the cemetery.
The children’s area of the Theodore Brandley Municipal Library in Stirling will be improved with a grant of $5,000. The space will allow for more programming to be offered and will provide a more welcoming space for children.
A $5,000 grant will expand the options for physical education at Cardston Junior High School with the purchase of cross country skis. This will open up the experience for many children who may otherwise not have the opportunity to be introduced to a sport that can be enjoyed as a lifelong physical activity.
The Magrath Junior and Senior High School is home to six school bands involving up to 180 students. Timpani drums are used by four of these music ensembles and a two new drums will be purchased with a $4,000 grant.
A broad introduction to music is an important activity for all 670 students at Raymond Elementary School. A grant of $5,000 will add new percussion instruments to this program and provide more opportunities for children to participate.
Related stories:
Crestview Lodge recreation area project updateCommunity Foundation awards 28 grants across southwestern Alberta (November 2013)
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Community Foundation of Southwestern Alberta
Community Foundation of Southwestern Alberta
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