Province awards over $625K in heritage conservation grants – Winnipeg Sun

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Manitoba has awarded over $625,000 in funding to help preserve and enhance heritage across the province, it was announced Monday.

A total of$627,070 in Heritage Resources Conservation Grant funding will support 51 projects, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Andrew Smith announced.

Our government is committed to preserving Manitobas rich historical legacy for future generations, said Smith in a press release. This investment supports the conservation of heritage buildings, which are powerful, tangible connections to our provinces past with significant educational and cultural value that must be maintained.

Among the projects to get a boost were the Seven Oaks House Museum ($5,905 for log wall, foundation and window repairs), Sir Hugh John MacDonald House (Dalnavert Museum) ($9,150 for window restoration) and the Walker Theatre ($25,000 for roofing replacement) in Winnipeg.

The Heritage Resources Conservation Grant provides funding to support projects that demonstrate a commitment to the conservation and long-term sustainability of legally protected heritage sites, the province said.

Owners or long-term lessees of heritage sites as well as municipal governments, professional associations or non-profit organizations that manage heritage sites can apply for funding for eligible projects related to research, conservation planning, capital projects, endowments and long-term maintenance or education and training.

Applications are assessed based on a number of factors including theimportance of the project to the overall heritage conservation goals and the community benefit of the project.

The minister noted all applications received were approved for funding.

Heritage Resources Conservation Grant project funding list

Albert St. Autonomous Zone Marketing Co-op Ltd., Winnipeg $9,670 for masonry repairs and cornice restoration; $5,000 for conservation planning. Agricultural Society Display Building, Carberry $20,465 for foundation installation and floor joist replacement. Augustine United Church, Winnipeg $25,000 for window restoration and upgrading. Barber House, Winnipeg $19,580 for floor and millwork restoration; $445 for conservation planning. Bergthaler Waisenamt, Altona $9,455 for roofing replacement. Bradburn Block, Winnipeg $25,000 for roofing replacement; $5,000 for conservation planning. Brookdale Grain Warehouse (Manitoba Agricultural Museum), Austin $21,645 for new metal cladding. CNR Station (Flin Flon Museum), Flin Flon $6,000 for exterior painting and window repairs; $2,500 for conservation planning. Dominion Post Office (Boyne Regional Library), Carman $17,340 for masonry work. Erickson Cabin, Lac du Bonnet $1,375 for log repairs and exterior painting. Former Canadian Northern Railway Station, McCreary $18,935 for exterior upgrades and site drainage improvements. Former St. Johns Anglican Church, Lac du Bonnet $12,150 for foundation repairs; $3,225 for conservation planning. Former Town Hall (Watson Arts Centre), Dauphin $25,000 for window repairs and upgrades. Frelsis (Liberty) Lutheran Church, Baldur $6,865 for fire exit window replacement and accessibility upgrades. Grain Elevator (Manitoba Agricultural Museum), Austin $2,780 for metal cladding repairs. Gregg Building, Winnipeg $25,000 for window repairs and upgrades. Holland Emmanuel Historical Church, Holland $8,925 for window repairs and restoration. Kingsley School, La Riviere $21,085 for masonry repairs, window restoration and painting. Knox United Church, Winnipeg $25,000 for foundation stabilization and roof repairs; $5,000 for conservation planning. La Rivire Manitou Station, Manitou $25,000 for new foundation, structural repairs and new station platform; $5,000 for conservation planning. Little Britain United Church, Lockport $13,250 for roof edge repairs. Midwinter School, East Braintree $2,110 for wood window installation. Oke House, Morden $19,120 for roof, siding and structural floor repairs. Old English Church, Hartney $4,385 for masonry repairs. Prairie Skills Centre (former Presbyterian Church), Deloraine $16,600 for wall, window and floor repairs and painting. Ralph Connor House, Winnipeg $8,350 for foundation repairs and drainage upgrades. Seven Oaks House Museum, Winnipeg $5,905 for log wall, foundation and window repairs. Sir Hugh John MacDonald House (Dalnavert Museum), Winnipeg $9,150 for window restoration. South Bay School, Winnipegosis $3,530 for exterior painting. St. Annes Anglican Church, Poplar Point $6,830 for window and siding repairs and exterior painting. St. Helens Anglican Church, Fairford $12,000 for window repairs and exterior painting. St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Manitou $22,500 for tower structural repairs and masonry repointing. St. Judes Anglican Church, Grand Marais $20,500 for replication of original porch, accessibility upgrades and exterior painting; $1,270 for conservation planning. St. Lukes Anglican Church, Winnipeg $17,000 for window restoration. St. Michaels Ukrainian Catholic Church, Gimli $5,400 for exterior painting of church and bell tower. Ste. Thrse Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal $8,765 for window, siding and entrance repairs and exterior painting. Stonewall Limestone Quarry, Stonewall $25,000 for masonry repairs and stabilization; $5,000 for conservation planning. Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Tyndall $9,000 for woodwork repairs and exterior painting. Trappist Monastery Guest House, St. Norbert $20,250 for window and floor repairs. Union Bank Building (Heritage Arts Centre), Hamiota $3,715 for window restoration and masonry repairs. Walker Theatre, Winnipeg $25,000 for roofing replacement. Yerex House, Franklin $10,000 for roof and wall repairs and painting.

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