A number of local organizations will be receiving grants under the federal government’s New Horizons for Seniors program.
Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway says funding for the groups ranges up to $25,000.
The Upper Tracadie Seniors Action Club will receive up to $12,000 for a “Dancing Grannies” program, the Communauté Active de Cheticamp is getting close to $22,000 for a community exercise program for Seniors.