Vic Toews, Member of Parliament for Provencher, today announced funding for local festivals celebrating arts and culture in Provencher.
MP Vic Toews announces $18,500 in funding for the Steinbach Summer in the City festival which will be running June 14-16.
“By supporting local festivals, our Government is delivering on its commitment to strengthen our economy and support our arts, culture, and heritage,” said MP Toews. “These family-friendly events bring together communities and help enrich our sense of identity as Canadians.”
The Government of Canada created the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program in September 2007. This program provides Canadians with more opportunities to take part in local activities that present arts and culture and celebrate local history and heritage. This program will benefit many community events and celebrations throughout Canada this year.
The following festivals in Provencher have been approved for funding through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program.
- Cheyenne Days – Ste. Agathe: $14,800
- Frog Follies – St. Pierre: $25,800
- Hanover Agricultural Fair – Grunthal: $12,700
- Summer in the City – Steinbach: $18,500
- Festival Montcalm – St. Joseph: $17,600
- Fire and Water Music Festival – Lac du Bonnet: $23,000
