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Federal Government supports Two Projects in Pictou County

Aug 14, 2023 | Local News

Two projects in Pictou County recently received federal government support.

East River Valley Playground. (Sean Fraser MP Facebook Page photo)

 

Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says Ottawa has provided almost $35,000 to build a new natural outdoor playground  in East River Valley to encourage more children to get outside and play.

 

Also receiving federal funding is the MacDonald Rebekah Lodge in Sunnybrae.  Through the

Central Nova MP Sean Fraser at MacDonald Rebekah Lodge. (Central Nova MP Sean Fraser Facebook page photo)

Enabling Accessibility Fund, government contributed $100,000 to build two new accessible washrooms and installed two accessible doors.

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Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year

Broadcast Dialogue has announced the winners of the inaugural Canadian Radio Awards, which we’ve dubbed “The Howards” after our publisher emeritus Howard Christensen.

When Howard, a radio veteran and one of the original Broadcast News anchors, founded Broadcast Dialogue in 1992, he saw a need for both timely delivery of Canadian broadcast industry news, but also recognized the importance of creating a sense of community.

989 XFM is very proud to be the winner of the 2020 Station of Year – Small Market award.