Government of Canada (CNW Group/Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
EDMONTON, AB, March 17, 2021 /CNW/ - Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canada s recovery as regions across the country, including those in Edmonton, are dealing with the devastating impacts of rising levels of homelessness and housing need.
Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and Don Iveson, Mayor of Edmonton, announced details of an approximately $24.8 million investment through the Projects Stream of the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) for the immediate construction of 167 units of affordable and supportive homes for Edmontonians.
New pickleball courts will go in at Leisure Centre
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Details are scarce, but the location of a planned pickleball facility will be at the Family Leisure Centre in Crescent Heights.
The plan to build a 20-court pad specific to the recreational sport was first unveiled last October on a long list of projects the city hoped to secure federal and provincial grants for, as part of a stimulus program for the local construction sector.
At that time officials said they were evaluating a number of locations to the $2-million project, but this week, when the city confirmed it met federal requirements, the southeast corner of the large venue was noted.
Corbella: City Hall needs to show more love to family that has done so much for Calgary The main issue that has McLeod fighting against the April 30 closure notice is that the City is not guaranteeing that she will be given first dibs to re-lease the building that her family has helped maintain and restore
Author of the article: Licia Corbella
Publishing date: Mar 10, 2021 • March 10, 2021 • 4 minute read • 1886 Buffalo Cafe owner Joanna McLeod was photographed outside her restaurant on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. McLeod has started a letter-writing campaign aimed at convincing city council to reverse a decision that will result in the eatery being evicted from the historic Eau Claire Lumber Company building. Photo by Gavin Young/Postmedia
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