July 2, 2008
“DEVOLIN
ANNOUNCES $5,000 IN FUNDING FOR THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF FENELON AND
FENELON
FALLS– Local
MP Barry Devolin on behalf of the Honourable
Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and
Official Languages and Minister for La Francophonie, today
announced funding for the 175th anniversary of Fenelon
and
The
Fenelon–Verulam 175 Committee will receive funding of $5,000 to
help with the planning and execution of a series of events that will
take place from June 1 through October 13, 2008, to commemorate the
175th anniversary of the region.
Residents of the townships of Fenelon and Verulam will have
the opportunity to participate in events ranging from historical
exhibitions to local heritage celebrations to mark the area’s
anniversary.
“The
Government of Canada is pleased to support the 175th
anniversary of Fenelon and Verulam townships,” said Minister
Verner. “We are committed to building stronger communities and to
providing all Canadians with opportunities to experience and
celebrate Canadian heritage and culture.”
“This
landmark anniversary is an occasion to bring area residents together
to foster community pride and celebrate local history and
heritage,” said Devolin. “The Government of Canada is proud to
support such an important occasion in the history of Fenelon and
Verulam townships.”
“The
funding from Canadian Heritage has helped us commemorate the 175th
anniversary of Fenelon and Verulam townships through an interactive
exhibit, period gardens, a Heritage Musical Festival, a book launch,
and a Family History Day,” said Glenn Walker, Director of the
Fenelon–Verulam 175 Committee.
The
Government of Canada has provided this funding through the Building
Communities Through Arts and Heritage program of the Department of
Canadian Heritage.
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For
more information contact:
Barry
Devolin, MP
Glenn Walker, Director
(705) 324-2400 or (866) 688-9881 (705) 887-5174