THUNDER BAY, ON - June 12, 2009 - KENORA, ON - Residents of Rainy River, Fort Frances, Emo, La Vallee, Alberton, Morley and Dawson will benefit from federal and provincial infrastructure funding, announced today by Greg Rickford, MP Kenora and Michael Gravelle, Thunder Bay-Superior North MPP and Minister of Northern Development and Mines. This funding is just one more example of both governments’ commitment to stimulating the Ontario economy through the creation of jobs in our communities.

These projects will improve transportation efficiency, support a healthier environment and enhance local facilities, services and create local jobs. Please see below for a complete list of projects and funding allocations.

QUOTES

"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our Government is getting shovels in the ground and flowing money faster to stimulate the economy and create jobs for Ontarians," said Rickford. "Thanks to the strong relationship between our two governments, we can work together to help Ontario communities and the economy thrive immediately and in the future."

“Under the leadership of Premier Dalton McGuinty, Ontario is leading the way,” said Gravelle,. “We are creating jobs and the decisions announced today will soon lead to improved transportation and enhanced facilities and services in our communities. Our governments are working together to modernize infrastructure - creating a competitive advantage that attracts business and strengthens our economy today and into the future.”

FUNDING DETAILS:

Building Canada Fund - Communities Component Funding

Town of Fort Frances
Public Library and Technology Centre Construction
$983,690 Federal
$983,690 Province

Township of La Vallee
Rehabilitation of Cain Road
$32,000 Federal
$32,000 Province

Township of Dawson
Upgrade of River Road
$33,000 Federal
$33,000 Province

Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF)

Town of Rainy River
Refurbishment of Municipal Garage/Fire Hall
$140,000 Federal
$140,000 Province

Town of Rainy River
Municipal Office Renewal
$15,000 Federal
$15,000 Province

Township of Dawson
Pinewood Fire Hall Addition
$47,666.67 Federal
$47,666.67 Province

Township of Dawson
Atwood Road #2 Upgrade
$29,333.33 Federal
$29,333.33 Province

Township of Emo
Fisher Road Rebuild Project
$41,667 Federal
$41,667 Province

Township of La Vallee
Emo-La Vallee Community Centre Retrofit
$12,136 Federal
$12,136 Province

Township of La Vallee
Pyne Road Rehabilitation
$19,000 Federal
$19,000 Province

Township of Alberton
Alberton Fire Hall
$62,585 Federal
$62,585 Province

Township of Morley
Community Centre Complex Rehabilitation
$27,000 Federal
$27,000 Province