“DEVOLIN ANNOUNCES $1700 IN CELEBRATE CANADA FUNDING FOR GALWAY-CAVENDISH AND HARVEY TOWNSHIP ”

June 17, 2008

GALWAY-CAVENDISH AND HARVEY - Local MP Barry Devolin, on behalf of the Honourable Josée Verner,  Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, is proud to announce a total of $1700 for two separate Celebrate Canada projects in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Township.

The money will be divided up to help cover the costs Canada Day celebrations at the Buckhorn Community Centre and at the Kinmount Fairgrounds.  Events include such things as children’s activities, live entertainment, fireworks and a parade.

“Celebrate Canada activities have become a tradition offering Canadians the opportunity to share their pride in their country,” said Devolin.  “The success of these events is due, in great part, to the volunteer members who work tirelessly to ensure each Canadian has an opportunity to enjoy local celebrations.”

“I’d like to thank Pat Kemp and Lynn Holtz at the Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey and Judy McWhirter at the Buckhorn Community Centre for their hard work and their successful applications for funding,” stated Devolin.  “Having the opportunity to thank people for their hard work and commitment to making our communities better is one of the most rewarding things that I do as your MP.”

“Canada Day is an opportunity to gather in our communities, from coast to coast to coast, and to proudly celebrate all we have in common,” said Devolin. 

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For more information contact:

Barry Devolin, MP      

(705) 324-2400 or (866) 688-9881