CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI — The Department of Health and Wellness encourages Recreational Facilities across Prince Edward Island to apply to the provinces Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Grant Program.
“With access to this life-saving tool, public recreation facilities will be safer places for Islanders to gather and be active,” said Minister Bertram.
The Grant Program will cover 50 percent of the cost of an eligible AED, up to a maximum of $1,000 per unit. Recreation PEI looks after the administrative functions of the program. For application information contact them at 902-892-6445 or via email at [email protected].
“We, the Government of Prince Edward Island, are pleased to provide this program, which will help to save lives in rinks and recreational facilities throughout our province,” said Minister Bertram. “I encourage facilities to apply; having a defibrillator is one means to ensure the safety of their athletes, fans and visitors.”
Successful applicants will provide staff with immediate AED training, now included in standard CPR courses, and maintain annual training when an AED is on site.
To date, the province has provided financial support to 17 recreational facilities to purchase an AED:
1. APM Center
2. Credit Union Place
3. CARI Complex
4. Charlottetown Civic Centre
5. Evangeline Recreation Centre
6. Morell Community Rink
7. O’Leary Community Sports Centre
8. Pownal Sports Centre
9. Simmons Sports Arena
10. Cody Banks Arena
11. South Shore Actiplex
12. Holland College Fitness Centre
13. Stratford Town Hall
14. Gateway Arena
15. Credit Union Arena in Tignish
16. Atlantic Fitness East
17. Morell Community Rink