Connaught Community School was one of four local groups to receive funding from the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th.
The Grade 3-4 class and Grade 4-5 class will be visiting many area historical sites to learn about activities and people who helped shape the Battlefords. They will document their experiences on a website that has input from students across the country.
The Community Fund for Canada’s 150th is a collaboration led by Community Foundations of Canada and a national network of 191 community foundations, including Battlefords and District Community Foundation, with the support of the Government of Canada.
Other successful applications came from the Village of Cochin, the Town of Wilkie and the Town of Luseland. These projects will engage citizens in the celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of confederation. The projects are designed to build community and inspire a deeper understanding of Canada.
The Battlefords and District Community Foundation continues to build community by supporting a number of groups and individuals with annual grants and scholarships. BDCF distributed more than $35,000 in community grants and scholarships last year.
Connaught Community School students will be exploring the history of the Battlefords as a result of funding from the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th. Photo submitted
