-The Town of Virden received the biggest funding support in Westman at $1.5 million.
-The Municipality of Gilbert Plains will receive $450,000 to purchase two pieces of firefighting equipment, said Reeve Jim Manchur.
-The Municipality of Hamiota will receive $433,000 to cover half the cost of a new fire truck.
-Other Westman communities that will receive funding to support upgrades to their fire departments are: Ellice-Archie ($800,000), Norfolk-Treherne ($450,000), Russell-Binscarth ($343,992), Minnedosa ($197,213), Souris-Glenwood ($162,500).
-In total, the province announced $11.4 million for 22 capital projects.
