BRANDON - Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced plans for an $18-million university sports complex in Brandon. The money will be used to build two new gymnasiums in addition to the
existing one at Brandon's university. There will also be an exercise room and other fitness amenities.
existing one at Brandon's university. There will also be an exercise room and other fitness amenities.
Brandon University volleyball and basketball players look on as Prime
Minister Stephen Harper speaks during a federal funding announcement to
support the expansion of the Brandon University Fitness Centre at the BU
gymnasium on Friday afternoon.
Harper paid tribute to Brandon's sports history by pointing out that
five NHL goaltenders have come from the city of 42,000.
The federal funding comes from the government's infrastructure
program.
Source: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/prime-minister-harper-announces-gym-money-for-brandon-university-in-manitoba-88691147.html