The constituencies of Dawson Trail and Springfield-Ritchot are among the recipients of a provincial investment announced recently.

A Monday news release highlighted the announcement about the $10 million that will go to Urban and Hometown Green Team grants. The funds will then allow communities to hire youth aged 15 to 29 to work on community projects between May 1 and Sept. 30.

“These grants represent a strong investment in our youth by helping them get involved in our communities and parks while kick-starting their career prospects,” according to Dawson Trail MLA Bob Lagasse.

Selected recipients in Lagasse’s constituency include:

  • Town of Ste. Anne - $5,177
  • RM of Taché - $14,303
  • Richer Dawson Trail Museum - $4,633
  • The Church at Pine Ridge - $6,812
  • Richer Community Club - $11,986
  • Division scolaire franco-manitobaine - $4,212
  • Seine River School Division - $16,200
  • RM of Ste. Anne - $4,768

MLA for Springfield-Ritchot Ron Schuler says he is pleased about the announcement as it will provide valuable work experience for young Manitobans. “The Green Team grant program puts your tax dollars to work by investing in local priorities and community initiatives,” he added.

The recipients in Schuler’s area include the following:

  • Municipality of Ritchot - $10,625
  • Municipality of Ritchot (Rec) - $3,883
  • Seine River Minor Ball Association - $4,212
  • Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre - $42,226
  • Parkland Mews Falconry & Bird of Prey Educ. Centre - $2,521
  • Ste-Agathe Community Dev. Inc. - $5,177
  • Grande Pointe Homeowners Assoc. - $10,284
  • Town of Niverville - $19,209
  • Niverville MCC Community Assistance Centre - $30,462
  • RM of Springfield - $11,035
  • RM of Springfield (Rec) - $4,633
  • Sunrise Performing Arts Centre of Excellence - $11,274
  • Springfield Public Library - $4,768
  • Oakbank Kids Korner Coop - $6,267
  • Cooks Creek Heritage Museum - $6,783

The news release goes on to say that the province’s priorities for the 2021 summer season are focused on community-based organizations and municipal governments that can offer full-time employment opportunities for youth, and projects that support COVID-19 response and recovery efforts.