Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Grenfell properties get infusion of federal cash, Western Star article

Grenfell properties get infusion of federal cash

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) has given the Sir Wilfred Grenfell Historical Society $200,000 for facility upgrades and new marketing activities.The work will include changes to the layout of the Grenfell Interpretation Centre to better manage visitor movement through the exhibits and the shop. The Grenfell Dock will be upgraded to improve its accessibility for wheelchairs and walkers.The project will also support renewed marketing activities to increase future visits to the site, which also includes the Grenfell House Museum.

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Adrift on an Ice Pan by Wilfred Grenfell, the unabridged audio book is available from Rattling Books as either an Audio CD or Digital Download. It is also available at the Grenfell Interpretation Centre mentioned above.