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The Tweed Chamber of Commerce and members of the Festival of Trees, along with over 100 residents of municipality of Tweed joined forces to knit a wonderful 300 foot red scarf to show their support of our athletes in the Winter Olympics. The top photo shows MP Kramp joined by some of the organizers and knitters receiving the scarf which MP Kramp took to Ottawa to present to Minister of State (Sport), Gary Lunn for its journey to Vancouver. The bottom photo shows MP Kramp holding the scarf with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister of Heritage and Official Languages, James Moore, both of whom were very impressed with this amazing scarf and the dedication and community spirit that went into creating it!

For Immediate Release
January 26, 2010

The Government of Canada supports seniors in Prince Edward-Hastings

Belleville, ON, -Daryl Kramp, Member of Parliament for Prince Edward-Hastings, today announced federal support for the Corporation of the County of Hastings under the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Mr. Kramp made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and the Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Seniors).

The Corporation of the County of Hastings will receive $18,506 for its project "Links to Legacy" (life histories through art and written memorials), and $18,907 for its project, "Seniors in Motion" (interactive games for at-risk Seniors).

"Seniors are valuable members of society who contribute a diversity of skills, knowledge and experience to their communities," said Mr. Kramp. "Through the Community Participation and Leadership component of the New Horizons for Seniors Program, the Government of Canada is supporting local projects that enable seniors to contribute to their communities through social participation and active living."

The investment highlighted today falls under the Community Participation and Leadership component of the New Horizons for Seniors Program, which encourages seniors to continue to play an important role in their communities by helping those in need, providing leadership, and sharing their knowledge and skills with others.

With two additional components of the New Horizons for Seniors Program-Capital Assistance and Elder Abuse Awareness-the overall budget of the Program is now $35 million per year.

MP Kramp announces government funding of $50,000 for Public
Transit System for North Hastings

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Photo: Canada’s Economic Action Plan Delivers another $50,000.00
for Trail Improvements making the total investment $353,428

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This week, Citizenship and Immigration Minister, the Honourable Jason Kenney, announced a new and revised study guide aimed to help apiring Canadians understand the culture, values, symbols, history and more of this great nation.

January 18, 2010
MP Kramp pleased with results of facade improvement funding for local business in Bancroft.

January 14, 2010
MP Kramp applauds Government of Canada's announcement to match Canadian's donations in response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

January 11, 2010
MP Kramp announces government funding of $50,000 for Public
Transit System for North Hastings

January 11, 2010
MP Kramp announces government funding of $23,126 for Main Street Revitalization Committee

January 11, 2010
MP Kramp announces government funding for Bancroft Flying Club

December 15, 2009
Government of Canada Celebrates the Torch Relay with the
community of Prince Edward County

December 15, 2009
PELA CFDC Receives $75,000 in Additional Operating Funding to
Promote Stimulus Programs

December 14, 2009
Canada’s Economic Action Plan Delivers another $50,000.00
for Trail Improvements making the total investment $353,428

December 8, 2009
Government's move to reduce new vehicle emissions
important step: Kramp

December 6, 2009
Daryl Kramp welcomes full market access for Canadian beef exports to Hong Kong

December 4, 2009
MP Kramp approves of Avaya aquisition of Nortel's Enterprise Solutions Business

December 4, 2009
MP Kramp pleased to announce the signing of an environmental and A.D.S. agreement between Canada and China

December 2, 2009
Kramp is pleased and honoured to announce the passing of his motion, M-387, Canadian Northwest Passage

December 1, 2009
Kramp pleased to announce agreement to reopen Chinese market to Canadian pork