The federal and provincial governments announced more than $40 million in funding for nine infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan.

One of the communities benefiting will be Martensville with the construction of a new community recreation facility. The centre will feature one regulation-size ice surface with spectator seating, a leisure ice surface with skate change area, as well as an artificial turf facility, rock climbing wall and playground. The facility will also include multipurpose rooms available to the public, change rooms, washrooms and concession areas.

Southeast of Prince Albert, Muskoday First Nation will build a new centre for cultural events, ceremonies, workshops, language classes, history, art, dance, land-based learning and memorials. And the resort village of Candle Lake will receive just over $500,000 to rehabilitate a more than 40-year-old existing community hall.

Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc says, “Infrastructure investments help create healthy, connected, and resilient communities. Once these projects are completed, residents of Martensville will be able to stay active in a new multipurpose facility, and residents of Muskoday First Nation will have a dedicated space to promote and transmit their cultural traditions.”

The Government of Saskatchewan is partnering with the federal government by providing $17.7 million of the total $40 million for improvements.