MAGOG: The MRC du Memphrémagog announces financial assistance for nine projects within the framework of Pacte Rurale. These projects will receive a total financial aid of $390,596:

The Municipality of Canton of Potton Project: Development of a leadership program for the municipality’s summer day camp. Funding granted: $3,696.

CLD of the MRC du Memphrémagog Project: Create a position for someone to work on the urban development of Stanstead, and the surrounding municipalities of the Canton of Stanstead and Ogden. Funding granted: $10,000.

Solidarity Co-operative of Austin Project: Production of studies and business strategies for the development of a fiber optic network within the municipality. Funding granted: $50,000.

Co-operative of solidarity of Petits Ziboux Project: Support for the development of a co-operative day care service, Petits Ziboux. Funding granted: $22,300.

Isle des marais Project: Repair of the footbridges on the site of Marsh Island in Katevale. Funding granted: $30,000.

Municipality of Ayer' s Cliff Project: Construction of a pavilion and boardwalk on the shores of Lake Massawippi. Funding granted: $100,000.

Municipality of Saint-Etienne-of-Bolton Project: Construction of a modest-sized multi-purpose platform in the municipal park. Funding granted: $15,000.

Municipality of Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley Project: Construction of a large multi-purpose platform in the municipal park and the purchase of sporting equipment. Help granted: $59,600.

Municipality of Hatley Project: Repair of Saint-James Hall and its conversion into a Community Center. Funding granted: $100,000.

Pacte Rurale is a source for financial assistance granted within the framework of the second phase of the Politique nationale de la ruralité (2007-2014), designed to ensure the development of rural communities and to stimulate a dynamic occupation of the region.

The next deadline for the presentation of new projects is September 9, 2013. Information is available on the MRC website at www.mrcmemphremagog.com, under the heading ‘RURALITÉ’.