RAINY RIVER – The Ontario government has announced two agricultural development projects in the Rainy River region will receive money from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.
Cornell Veterinary Medicine Professional Corporation will receive $54,004 for a mobile animal veterinary clinic. The clinic specializes in embryo transfer and bull breeding exams for beef producers.
Emo Feed Service Ltd. will receive $26,931 to expand its operating space and buy new oil-pressing equipment and feed bins to manufacture high-protein livestock feed.
Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, said: “As Ontario continues to look to the North as a region of agricultural opportunity, we understand the importance of investing in the expansion of local veterinarian medical services, supporting local agricultural practices and promoting economic prosperity in the Northwest.”
The Municipality of Alberton is also receiving $100,000 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation's (OTF) Capital grant stream to expand their community playground.
Mike Ford, Mayor of the Township of Alberton, said that they are "thrilled to receive a Trillium Capital Grant to expand our community playground with play equipment to enhance and support the learning and development of preschool-aged children.”
“Providing a safe place for children of all ages to learn, play, and grow fosters physically active lifestyles, positive mental health, community spirit and inclusivity for all.”
In Kenora, the Municipality of Machin will receive $22,400 to purchase and install equipment for its gym including weightlifting and cardio equipment, a water bottle station, and air conditioners.
"This grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation will go a long way for our community. I'm already surprised by the number of users at our current gym, with machines beginning to break down this funding is a much-needed boost,” said Gord Griffiths, Mayor of the Municipality of Machin.
OTF’s Capital grant stream helps organizations improve their infrastructure needs for continued delivery of programs and services.
“Across Ontario, non-profit organizations are delivering critical programming that is helping people train for new careers, stay active, learn new things and connect with their community,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming.
