The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, recently joined members of the Town Council and staff of Roddickton-Bide Arm to unwrap new signage for “The Farm”, the official event site for local Come Home 2022 celebrations.

Funding for the signage was provided under the Municipal Come Home Year Celebration Grants launched in November 2021 to assist municipalities and Inuit Community Governments in preparing for Come Home Year celebrations.

To support the high level of interest and the number of applications received, overall funding was increased from $250,000 to approximately $355,000 for the program. Over 180 towns throughout the province have received a grant through the initiative.

A list of approved projects is available here.

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“Congratulations to the Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm on their efforts to prepare for and welcome visitors as Come Home Year kicks into high gear. We are pleased to partner with the town through the Municipal Come Home Year Celebration Grant to support new signage and a reinvigorated purpose for town’s event site. The grant is helping communities throughout the province with special projects to enhance the experience of Come Home celebrations for all involved.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Municipal and Provincial Affairs

“The town would like to acknowledge the support provided by the Provincial Government through funding under the Municipal Come Home Year Celebration Grant. The signage is a nice compliment to the additional work completed over the past year. The area is more visible to tourists as well. Thank you for supporting small communities.”
Mayor Kenneth Reid
Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm

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Municipal Come Home Year Celebration Grant

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709-729-5449, 691-9446
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Kenneth Reid
Mayor, Roddickton-Bide Arm
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