Mannville, AB– Leon Benoit MP, Conservative Member of Parliament for Vegreville-Wainwright, commented today on Government of Canada funding approved for the upcoming Vegreville Cultural Association Ukrainian Pysanka Festival that was announced by the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Honourable James Moore in early March.

“Our Government is proud to support the Vegreville Cultural Association,” said MP Leon Benoit on behalf of Minister Moore. “By partnering with communities to support activities that celebrate our shared history and our rich cultural diversity, we are fulfilling our commitment to strengthen our communities and support arts, culture and heritage.”

The Vegreville Cultural Association has received funding of $9,100 to help present its
Ukrainian Pysanka Festival, which will take place from July 1st to 3rd, 2011.

The Government of Canada created the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Program in September 2007. This program provides Canadians with more opportunities to take part in local activities that present arts and culture and celebrate local history and heritage. This program will benefit many community events and celebrations throughout Canada this year.