SUCCESS STORIES
We are so proud to be able to work with and support many local organizations.
Below are just a few of the many successful projects that we have helped make happen.
Bedeque Development Fund
(Funds are now depleted)
Lower Bedeque Schoolhouse
In June 2020, the Bedeque Area Historical Society applied to the Bedeque Development Fund to relocate the Lower Bedeque Schoolhouse (where Lucy Montgomery had taught) to the park across the road from the Museum. The Bedeque Development Fund contributed $15,000.00 toward this project.
Bedeque and Area Minor Baseball Association
In August 2020, the Bedeque and Area Minor Baseball Association applied to the Bedeque Development Fund for funding a multi-sport facility that would include a baseball diamond, washroom facility, clubhouse and walking trail. The Bedeque Development Fund contributed $17,554.00 toward this project.
Bedeque Area Recreation Centre
In August 2020, the Bedeque Area Recreation Centre applied to the Bedeque Development Fund for funding to complete energy audit and increase energy efficiencies for the building. The Bedeque Development Fund contributed $17,000.00 toward this project and CDC managed this project.
South Shore Tourism Development Fund
Landmark Oyster House
In December 2020, Landmark Oyster House (Anderson’s Grand Victorian Inc.) applied to the South Shore Tourism Development Fund for funding to reconfigure the kitchen with new equipment, upgrades and a roof and a screen for the deck so it can be a usable space for a longer season. The South Shore Tourism Development Fund contributed $20,000.00 toward this project.
Borden-Carleton Development Fund
(Funds are now depleted)
Lone Oak Brewery
In February 2021, Lone Oak Brewery applied to the Borden-Carleton Development Fund for funding on two projects. The first project was to assist Lone Oak Brewery in leasing a vacant building in need of upgrades to both the electrical capacity and heat sources. The Borden-Carleton Development Fund and the Board of Directors contributed $24,152.07 toward this phase of the project.
The second phase was upgrading to the building which included roof, bathrooms, exterior lighting, exterior paint, windows and heat pumps. These upgrades will help attract successful businesses to lease the vacant units. The Borden-Carleton Development Fund contributed $25,000.00 toward this project.