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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2014-05-07, Page 7has funded more than $54 million for projects that promote women's eco- nomic security and prosperity through the Women's Program at Sta- tus of Women Canada. This includes more than $9 million for projects that help women entrepreneurs. Government of Canada support for community-based projects has nearly doubled since 2006-2007, supporting more than 720 projects across the country. • The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women states "Our Gov- ernment is committed to creating jobs and pro- moting economic growth. That is why we continue to support new projects that will help expand and promote greater opportunities for women in communities across Canada. When women succeed, we all benefit." Purple Grove News Purple GroveWl Area 4-H clubs have started with organ- izational meetings and plans for the year. Please contact your leaders to get started right away. 45 Parents and members of the Conser- vation Club were out doing their annual road cleanup on Sunday and tree planting will be this Saturday. Thanks to Anne Machines, Steve Hallam and Amy Hiscosk for organizing this very important club. Several folks in the area enjoyed the HAWK Theatre's presentation of The Per- ils of Persephone. Very timely topic! and many great belly laughs. Well done folks Women's Institute Report On Thursday evening the W I mem- bers gathered in Lucknow for a meal and evening out. After the meal, we adjourned to Maureen Collin's home where a good time was had by all. The only bit of business discussed was our involvement with the 4-H clubs in our area. Our appre- ciation was talked about for the leaders who give many hours to the members. Thanks to Janet Rhody and Marilyn Reid for their work in getting the 'evening out' organized. There was a good represen- tation of family and community members at the funeral of Helen Stanley Swan Smith on Wednesday. Congratulations to all the new parents in our area - Ashley and Shea Armstrong have a new daughter and Pam and Ryan Liddle have a new son to add to their family. We are always thankful to our 0 P P for their willingness to serve our community. One of the former members is a great helper at community functions. Active transportation in Huron: What do you think? The Huron County Health Unit is look- ing for your input on an active transportation plan for Huron County. Active transportation is any method of going from one place to another using your own body. This could include walking, cycling, kayaking, or cross-country skiing. An active transpor- tation plan is along -term strategy to cre- ate environments that encourage people to move more. "This is an opportunity for people to talk about what they would like to see in their communities in terms of Saturday, May 10th, 2014 Lucknow Arena 9 pm — 1 am. Age of Majority required Tickets available from the Bridal Party Bus pick up: Teeswater River Village (crop Market @ 8.45 and the Wingham North Huron Westcast Community Complex Arena @ 9.15 for more info roll Janine at 51 9-81 2-1422 Wednesday, May 7, 2014 • Lucknow Sentinel 7 Government of Canada helps position women for economic success 1 Funding will support projects that expand economic opportunities for women Status of Women Canada Ben Lobb, Member of Parliament for Huron Bruce, today invited local organizations to propose projects that will empower women in the region - particularly entrepreneurs and professionals - to succeed. Lobb realtes "The Government of Canada is working with organizations across Canada, including right here in [city], to improve the economic well-being and prosperity of women. I am proud of this commitment - it is a wise investment that will help women, their families and our community." The Government of Canada will fund these new projects through a Status of Women Canada Call for Pro- posals entitled Economic Prosperity: Positioning Women for Success. Projects funded under this call will support women by increasing their access to economic and mentoring opportunities, as well as advancing their financial preparedness. This latest Call by Status of Women Canada is in line with the commit- ment made by the Government in Economic Action Plan 2014 to sup- port women entrepreneurs by increasing mentorship among women business owners. Quick Facts • Economic Prosperity: Positioning Women for Success will support projects in three thematic areas, namely: Increasing or strengthen- ing economic opportunities for entrepreneurial and professional women; advancing women in vari- ous sectors through mentorship/ sponsorship; and collaborating to advance the financial prepared- ness of women. • Statistics Canada reports that women represented 47.3% of the labour force in 2013. • Women accounted for 35.5% of all self- employed workers in 2009, up from 31.2% in 1990 and 26.3% in 1976. • A 2012 BMO Financial Group study reports that, 71% of Canadian women indicated that they would like to start their own business and 83% of them said having access to role models or mentors would be important to their success. • Since 2007, the Harper Government active transportation, both in the near and distant future," says Laura Delcroon, Pub- lic Health Promoter with the Huron County Health Unit. The plan provides recommendations for politicians, busi- nesses and individuals that would improve active transportation throughout Huron County. There will be two open public meetings to discuss the draft active transportation plan. Delcroon encourages all community members to take part. "This is for all of us as citizens, so I hope everyone who is interested in creating a healthy commu- Gordon & Cathy Drennan and Brian & Helen Van Osch are thrilled to announce the upcoming marriage of their children Kristina Mary Sophia 8 Alexander Kempton On Saturday, May 17", 2014 Family, friends and neighbours are invited to join us in celebration beginning at 9:00pm at the Lucknow Community Complex, Lucknow ON X nity will come out:' 1 Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Goderich YMCA. Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Huron County Health Unit in Clinton. Please RSVP to ldelcroon@ huroncounty.ca. 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