The Buck Lake Stampede Society has received a $100,000 grant from the federal Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
“Our government’s support for local infrastructure will benefit Canadian families and communities immediately, helping to support job creation, boosting economic activity, as well as creating safe and accessible community infrastructure facilities for years to come,” said Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins.
The grant supports the replacement of bleachers and fencing on the Buck Lake Stampede Grounds. These upgrades will ensure the rodeo grounds remains a safe place for all users while allowing people with limited mobility to access the facility.
“With the funding of the Buck Lake Stampede bleacher replacement we are ensuring the long term and continuing viability of the stampede as a community focal point that perpetually enhances the unique way of life for Buck Lake residents and visitors,” said County of Wetaskiwin Reeve Garry Dearing.
Clay Anderson, president of the Buck Lake Stampede Society, said the grant will ensure the Buck Lake Rodeo will be enjoyed for years to come by all spectators, young and old alike, as they will be able to safely and comfortably enjoy all the entertainment that coincides with the community’s western heritage.