DEVOLIN ANNOUNCES $100,000 IN SUPPORT OF LINDSAY FAIRGROUNDS DEVELOPMENT

July 10, 2007

LINDSAY – Local MP Barry Devolin, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Minister for FedNor, today announced a federal contribution of $100,000 to help build the Exhibition Building at the new location of the Lindsay Agricultural Society’s Fairgrounds. 

The building will be suitable for the needs of the Lindsay Central Exhibition, the Annual Craft Show and future tradeshows and events. The facility will create year-round economic opportunities – for both the Lindsay Agricultural Society and the local community.

“Since being first elected in 2004, it has been no secret that agriculture has been my number one local priority,” said Devolin. “By investing $100,000 in the Lindsay Fairgrounds, we are providing the Lindsay Agricultural Society the support they need to build on local strengths, create jobs and develop the economy.”

The funding for today’s announcement will flow through the Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) and is provided through the Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP), a socio-economic development initiative announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in August 2006.

“This Government of Canada funding in support of the Lindsay Fairgrounds through the EODP is a strategic investment in tourism and commerce, and we are pleased to be able to play a part in it,” said Kawartha Lakes CFDC Chair, John Bennett. 

“We are grateful for the funding from Industry Canada through the Kawartha Lakes CFDC,” stated John Buckley, President of the Lindsay Agricultural Society. “Relocation to our new site off Angeline Street South is a significant undertaking and though not finished yet, we are pleased to be able to show today the progress being made”

The Kawartha Lakes CFDC provides services to support local economic development and small business growth, including: access to capital, business services, community-based projects, and strategic community planning and socio-economic development.

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For more information contact:

Barry Devolin, MP 

(705) 324-9436 or (866) 688-9881