High River, AB – MP John Barlow announced today that 9 organizations in the riding of Foothills will receive funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program including the High River Seniors Friendship Center, Longview and Area Seniors Club, Valley Neighbours Club, Stavely Golden Age Center, Town of Okotoks Library Board, Foothills SNAPS, Sheep River Library, Literacy for Life Foundation and Royal Canadian Legion Turner Valley Branch 78.
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) helps to ensure that seniors can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities through active living and participation in social activities.
“Congratulations to the seniors groups in Foothills who received funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program,” said Foothills MP John Barlow. “These are all essential groups in our communities who offer wonderful services and programs to our local seniors. This funding will help facilitate important community programs and maintain critical infrastructure to ensure these services continue to be offered throughout the Foothills riding.”
NHSP’s community-based projects support local initiatives across Canada. They are inspired or led by seniors, volunteer-based and supported by their communities. NHSP reinforces that seniors are valuable assets to communities. By empowering seniors and encouraging them to share their knowledge, skills and experience with others, NHSP enhances seniors’ social well-being and community vitality.
The Program provides funding for projects that encourage seniors to play an important role in their communities by volunteering, participating in and leading community activities. The program also provides funds to help organizations make necessary modifications or repairs to their existing facilities, or to purchase/replace equipment and furnishings to enable programs and activities for seniors.
| High River Seniors Friendship Center | Flooring Replacement for Recreational Activities | Foothills | $23,284 |
| Longview and Area Seniors Club | Community Hall Kitchen Upgrades | Foothills | $24,360 |
| Valley Neighbours Club | Replace Roof, Stove and PA system | Foothills | $21,000 |
| Stavely Golden Age Center | Patio Wheelchair Accessibility and Chair Replacement | Foothills | $25,000 |
| Town of Okotoks Library Board | Creative Writing for Seniors in the Okotoks Community | Foothills | $8,000 |
| Foothills SNAPS | Tea, Music, and Mirth | Foothills | $24,692 |
| Sheep River Library | Maker Spaces | Foothills | $19,290 |
| Literacy for Life Foundation | Technology Across the Ages | Foothills | $24,872 |
| Royal Canadian Legion, Turner Valley Branch 78 | Replace Furnaces, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Unit | Foothills | $25,000 |
The lists of organizations approved for funding will be posted on the NHSP website at http://www.esdc.gc.ca/seniors