{"id":55950,"date":"2025-06-11T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=55127"},"modified":"2025-06-11T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:00:00","slug":"dragons-football-cheema-provincial-funding-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=55950","title":{"rendered":"Dragons football, Cheema receiving provincial funding support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;105&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;92&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WAVERLEY\/FALL RIVER:<\/strong> A pair of community sporting organizations in Waverley and Fall River will be receiving close to $120,000 in funding support from the provincial government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The money will be used to improve community recreation facilities and ensure safer, more accessible infrastructure for all residents in Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MLA Brian Wong announced the funding support in a release on Tuesday June 10. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;31&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate group=&#8221;7&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0Fall River Minor Football Association\u00a0is receiving\u00a0$99,747.90\u00a0for significant renovations to its clubhouse on Fall River Road (the Seniors Friendly Centre). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the upgrades include the construction of a\u00a0<strong>new accessibility ramp and an accessible washroom<\/strong>, ensuring the facility meets the needs of all players, families, and community members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The improvements will also extend the life and functionality of the space for year-round use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0Cheema Aquatic Club\u00a0in Waverley is receiving\u00a0$20,161.00\u00a0for its\u00a0Fire Safety and Community Impact Upgrade Project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes fire prevention measures and critical building improvements to enhance safety and accessibility for members, staff, and event guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;148&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;188&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese investments support both the safety and the spirit of our communities,\u201d said\u00a0MLA Brian Wong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFrom making football more accessible to getting more paddles in the water, we\u2019re ensuring that more people\u00a0can participate in the sports and programs that strengthen our community bonds.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These projects are funded through the\u00a0Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH), which supports infrastructure improvements, accessibility upgrades, and cultural and recreational initiatives across the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information on CCTH grants and community investments is available at:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/cch.novascotia.ca\/investing-in-our-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/cch.novascotia.ca\/investing-in-our-future<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;192&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;127&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;105&#8243;] [adrotate banner=&#8221;92&#8243;] WAVERLEY\/FALL RIVER: A pair of community sporting organizations in Waverley and Fall River will be receiving close to $120,000 in funding support from the provincial government. The money will be used to improve community recreation facilities and ensure safer, more accessible infrastructure for all residents in Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank. 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