Community Futures Cedar Lake Region took advantage of the nice weather and was
out in the community on Valentine’s Day and during the week, sharing the love with
local community organizations.

The “Investing In Our Future” grant has been created to
support community projects that add to the general well-being of a community, while
stimulating economic growth.
Presenting the cheques on behalf of Community Futures Cedar Lake were Joe Cote,
General Manager, Carrie Atkinson, Chairperson, and Rod Berezowecki, Treasurer.
Cheques were presented to:
• Jackie Rechenmacher, The Pas CDC for Discover The Pas/OCN - $5000 to
enhance their photo catalogue and media content for future promotions.
• Jackie Rechenmacher, Clearwater Lake Outdoor Club - $5000 for bathroom
renovations and accessibility doors.
• Sharain Jones, The Sam Waller Museum - $2500 towards replacing the air
conditioning system in the museum.
• Jennifer Cook, The Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival - $5000 promote the
festival in the media.
• Logan Moreton and Caleb Pitre, Tribe Cable Park - $5000 towards the cost of
supplying permanent hydro power to the site.
• Dori Hnidy, and Jay Marin – Kelsey Community School - $5000 for playground
safety improvements
• Donna Delvenne and Linda Barker- Barrows Community Council - $5000 for
repairs to the community rink change room
“It’s gratifying to see the impact that our grants will have on the communities,” stated
Joe Cote. “This year we are in the position to be able to fund various projects, and it is
rewarding to be able to support organizations and their volunteers who have given so
much to the communities.”

Application deadline is March 1, 2022. For more information, or to apply for the
Investing in Our Future Grant, please email Community Futures Cedar Lake

cfcedarlakegrants@gmail.com or phone 204-627-5450

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