A major infusion of cash will keep Vernon area residents moving.

The federal government announced $748,519 in Canada 150 grants for four local projects Thursday.

91裸聊视频淲e want to empower communities across the country,91裸聊视频� sad Carla Qualtrough, minister of sport and persons with disabilities.

91裸聊视频淭hese facilities are the heart beat of our communities.91裸聊视频�

The funding includes $150,000 to replace the artificial turf at the VantageOne Soccer Centre.

91裸聊视频淭his is critical to reinvigorate our field. It91裸聊视频檚 worn out,91裸聊视频� said Kai Tolpinrud, soccer centre general manager.

The soccer centre allows all ages, but particularly youth, to remain involved in the sport during all seasons.

91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e booked top to bottom most of the year,91裸聊视频� said Tolpinrud.

There is also $47,019 so the Okanagan Indian Band can renovate facilities at Komasket Park and construct a 1.2-kilometre fitness path.

91裸聊视频淲e want to promote a healthy lifestyle,91裸聊视频� said Dan Wilson, band councillor.

91裸聊视频淭he park is also next to our daycare and pre-school and the upgrades will allow them to access the facilities.91裸聊视频�

Ottawa is also directing $80,000 to upgrades to Vernon91裸聊视频檚 Centennial Outdoor Rink.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 great to have families come out and enjoy the facility. It91裸聊视频檚 important for our youth to get out and be active,91裸聊视频� said Akbal Mund, Vernon91裸聊视频檚 mayor.

And the final grant, for $471,500, was announced earlier this year, and it will go towards development of the Okanagan Rail Trail between Coldstream and Kelowna.

91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e looking for ongoing community support and from all levels of government,91裸聊视频� said Duane Thomson, with the Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative.