Mr. Speaker, seniors groups in the constituency of Wetaskiwin and all across this country are reaping the benefits of Canada's economic action plan.
The popular new horizons for seniors program received a two-year $10 million boost in budget 2010.
Our government recognizes that seniors are valuable members of society and contribute a diversity of skills, knowledge and experience to their communities.
This year alone, the Wetaskiwin Senior Citizens Society received a $10,200 grant enabling it to continue to provide recreational activities for local residents.
The Lone Ridge Community Hall Association will be using its $9,200 grant to make improvements to its facility that has become the social hub for seniors from the surrounding area.
In the hamlet of Mirror, the Jolly Seniors Social Club received $21,000 to renovate the popular hall that hosts so many family and community functions.
Over in Thorsby, $9,000 from the new horizons program will enable talented seniors to teach traditional cooking methods to young people.
The new horizons program gives seniors an opportunity to continue to make a difference in the lives of others. The Government of Canada is proud to support seniors in strengthening our communities and building our great country.