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Provincial Money For Regional Aviation Service

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The Ontario government is making an investment in charter aviation services in northern Ontario.

Minister of Northern Development and Mines Greg Rickford has announced $1-million in Heritage funding to allow Wisk Air purchase a Bell 412 helicopter.

The Kenora-Rainy River MPP says the provincial commitment will help improve helicopter service to regional communities, better support remote Indigenous communities, assist electrical powerline development projects and expand emergency services.

The province says the investment will create six jobs at Wisk Air.

Rickford notes supporting important charter aviation services to Northern Ontario communities is crucial to improving the quality of life for northerners.

Wisk Air President and CEO Mark Wiskemann says with the support, they will be able to meet their goal to generate jobs in the region and introduce enhanced skills training opportunities.

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Ontario Moving Ahead With Justice Centre In Kenora

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A new Justice Centre in Kenora will be up and running in the new year.

That’s according to Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey and Kenora-Rainy River MPP and Cabinet Minister Greg Rickford.

The two were in Kenora yesterday (Thursday) to announce the formation of a special advisory council to oversee the facility.

Downey says the council will be set up in October.

He hopes to begin operations in January 2020, but notes it will take some time construct a new building.

There is no word as of yet where the Justice Center will be located.

Downey says “To cut crime and make a community safer we must address the repeat offenders who move through the revolving door of the system struggling with poverty, mental health, addiction, lack of secure housing, and unemployment.”

“This Justice Centre will bring together partners and services to ensure help is there when and where it is needed to hold individuals accountable, support victims, and break the cycle of offending.”

Rickford says “The Kenora Justice Centre is being designed by and for the community it serves. It’s moving justice out of traditional courtrooms and into a community setting.”

“Our government is working closely with Indigenous partners, police, and justice partners to improve Indigenous people’s experiences in the justice system.”

The province has also pledged to establish a satellite Justice Centre in Sioux Lookout.

The PC’s have approved funding for four facilities in Ontario.

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Slew Of Regional Funding Announcements Made By Province

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The Ford Government is spending more than $400,000 to support local municipalities and get people moving by investing in new road and transit infrastructure projects.

Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford says four projects in the district will receive funding for road upgrades, culvert rehabilitation and accessibility improvements to docks.

Naoktkamegwanning First Nation (formerly known as Whitefish Bay), Rainy River First Nation, Chapple and Animakee Wa Zhing 37 (formerly known as Northwest Angle 37) are all benefiting.

Rickford says the province is also nominating them under the Rural and Northern stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

If approved by the federal government, the projects will be eligible for total funding of more than $2.5-million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments.

Rickford says some projects could begin as soon as this Fall.

Here is a breakdown of the funding details:
-$201,821.70 for Tri-Band Access Road Rehabilitation
-$52,988.48 for Rainy River First Nation Culvert Rehabilitation
-$118,708.13 for Off Lake Road Culvert Rehabilitation
-$59,022.60 for Windigo Island Docking Infrastructure Accessibility Project.

The Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines has also announced funding for three businesses in the Rainy River and Fort Frances region.

They are welcoming more than $244,000 in funding.

Rickford says the investment will create 13 new jobs and help build a competitive economy.

The money comes from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.

Barker Logging in Devlin is getting $170,341 to expand production capabilities by constructing a bush shack and purchasing a wood loader, long-haul skidder and truck.

The Rainy River Future Development Corporation in Fort Frances is on the receiving end of $42,650.

The money will support its Diversification and Innovation Project.

It will help the agency develop new economic opportunities in the mining, forestry, digital economy and agriculture sectors.

$31,500 is being invested in the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir in Emo to help hire a marketing intern.

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Provincial Funding For Devlin Timber

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Devlin Timber in Keewatin is getting $268,010 from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.

The money will allow the company to purchase three new 2019 logging trucks.

Carla Devlin says they are proud to be one of the only lumber companies to receive money from the NOHFC.

“Part of it (the funding) is a loan, and part of it is a conditional grant,” says Devlin, “it’s definitely good for the company.”

Howard Adams says it’s just what they needed.

“These trucks will be able to go out farther. We”ll be able to send them farther because they’re newer and they’ll last long being well maintained. All three will be used for logging/hauling our products to Kenora Forest Products, Weyerhaeuser or Eacom in Ear Falls. Wherever the products go, that’s what the trucks will be used for.”

Greg Rickford is the Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines as well as the chair of the NOHFC, and says he was pleased to present the money.

“Our government is committed to creating good jobs and helping local economies grow” says Rickford, “this investment retains jobs in the region, and sends a signal to the world that northern Ontario is open for business.”

According to statistics from his office, the NOHFC has injected more than $120 million into 708 projects since June 2018.

They say that the investment has created or retained over 2,368 jobs.

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Funding For Municipality Of Machin

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The Municipality of Machin is on the receiving end of $7,000 for transit and road upgrades.

Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford made the announcement on Monday, noting the province nominated the community under the Canada Infrastructure Program.

The projects are now with the federal government for a final funding decision.

Rickford says his government is working closely with their municipal partners to support community infrastructure that will improve the lives of families and small business.

Rickford adds he’s hopeful the feds move quickly to approve the funding so Machin can get moving on important projects.

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Kenora-Rainy River MPP Tours Through Dryden

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A quick visit to the City of Dryden by the Kenora-Rainy River MPP.

Greg Rickford was at the City Hall recently to formally announce the Connecting Link funding for in and around the City.

Rickford says he’s glad the funding made it to Dryden.

He also took time during the visit to speak with City official and hear their concerns.

The announcement was made in relation to report that you can find by clicking the link below.

https://www.ckdr.net/2019/07/25/connecting-link-funding-for-dryden/