Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford/CKDR Files
Ontario has announced more than 770 thousand dollars in funding to support seven Northwestern Ontario projects through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund..
“Our government is proud to invest in northwestern communities and businesses to drive tourism, economic growth and job creation in the far corners of Ontario,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines. “We are committed to developing resilient, vibrant communities by investing in a broad range of industries that are creating good jobs and opportunities for the people who live there.”
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation is on the receiving end of 380 thousand dollars to build an early-years centre, to provide childcare for 20 children. The project will retain three full-time jobs.
Friends of White Otter Castle gets 50 thousand dollars to upgrade, restore and repair the White Otter Castle historical landmark, with the creation of 20 seasonal jobs.
Also on the receiving end is Nickel Lake Lumber of 98 thousand dollars to purchase new equipment and expand its sawmill and logging business in Fort Frances. The project will create two full-time jobs.
Other projects receiving funding include:
- $22,600 for Northwest Outfitters Guide Service to establish a tourism business in Kenora that offers guided fishing trips, ice fishing trips, and a luxury ice shack. The project will create one full-time position and one part-time job.
- $103,043 for KB Ranch to establish a livestock farming business in Devlin that sells beef, pork, chicken and hay. The project will create one full-time position and four part-time jobs.
- $84,825 for CMM Maintenance & Millwright Services Inc. to bring its millwright services business to the Township of Chapple. The project will create four full-time positions and two part-time jobs.
- $33,404 for Honey Berry Fruit Farm to establish a berry farm in Devlin that grows and sells different varieties of haskap berries. The project will create two full-time positions and two seasonal jobs.
On February 11, 2021, the Ontario government launched new and improved NOHFC programs that support more projects in rural northern communities. APPLY
Since June 2018, the NOHFC has invested more than $262 million in 2,549 projects in northern Ontario, leveraging more than $1.1 billion in investment and creating or sustaining 4,771 jobs.
