WHITE BEAR FIRST NATIONS — The Bear Claw Community Development Corp recently handed out $35,650 to four rural communities: the Town of Carlyle, Village of Manor, Resort Village of Kenosee Lake and the RM of Moose Mountain.
The four representatives that sit on the board that make the decision as to who will receive funding are elected to their respective councils or are appointed by council on behalf of their community. The representatives are Wayne Orsted (Carlyle), Lucille Dunn (Manor), Ray Boutone (Kenosee Lake) and Jack Wilson (Moose Mountain). The White Bear First Nations and Ochapowace First Nation are also represented.
The funds were given to 10 deserving groups within the catchment area of Carlyle and RM #63 Moose Mountain for a variety of projects.
Groups that were presented cheques were:
- Women's volleyball: Using the money to purchase team jerseys;
- Carlyle Happy Gang: Purchase a new front and back door in the building;
- North Carlyle Club: Purchasing more picnic tables to be used at events;
- Sutherland Cemetery: An expansion on the parking lot at the cemetery;
- Carlyle District Lions Club: Purchasing a seacan and paint to be used at the Lions Park to store minor ball equipment;
- Carlyle Golf Course: Building the pond and fountain project;
- Carlyle Curling Club: Purchasing new ice scrapper;
- Carlyle Dog Park: Shed and equipment for dog recreation;
- Carlyle Fire Department: Purchasing thermo imaging cameras; and
- Carlyle Fun Dayz: Supporting the entertainment for the Carlyle Fun Dayz weekend.
Groups or organizations can apply to the Bear Claw Community Development Corp for this funding; individuals cannot. The application can be found online, filled in and submit it to the email on the application. The selection committee factors in the rural aspect, looks at the applications and determines its merit.
Successful applicants are required to fill in a follow-up report and submit it back to the board when complete.
