Many towns benefit from recreation funds

News Release
Howard Hampton, MPP

QUEEN’S PARK – Kenora—Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton is pleased more than $8-million in recreation infrastructure investment will be flowing into Kenora-Rainy River.
The money comes from the Recreation Infrastructure Canada and Ontario Recreation programs. More than 30 per cent of the funding going into Northern Ontario will be invested in Kenora—Rainy River
“It is great to see money flowing for recreational upgrades across our riding,” said Hampton.
“These investments improve the quality of life in our communities and benefit all residents. I’m very pleased to be announcing something that will help so many.”

Funded projects to date include:
$24,040 to the Township of Alberton for upgrading of the Millennium Rink and Park Site
$712,085 to Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation for the expansion of Anishinaabeg of Naongashing First Nation Community Hall
$277,000 to Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) for improvements to arena
$332,606 to Bearskin Lake First Nation for improvements to Bearskin Lake First Nation Community Sport & Recreation Centre
$712,085 to Big Grassy River First Nation for the expansion of Fitness Centre
$265,833 to Dryden for upgrading of Baseball Diamonds
$672,096 to Eagle Lake First Nation for the expansion of Eagle Lake First Nation Community Centre
$52,433 to Eagle Lake First Nation for upgrading of Ball Field and Powwow Ground
$32,871 to the Township of Emo for improvements to Emo-LaVallee Community Centre
$19,071 to Grassy Narrows Band for upgrades to Grassy Narrows Band Recreation Facility
$200,000 to the Township of Ignace for the replacement of White Otter Recreation and Lifestyle Development Hub
$250,000 to Kenora for the upgrading of Kenora Recreation Centre
$200,000 to Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation for improvements to Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation Community Park
$150,000 to Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation for improvements to Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Walking Trail
$36,000 to the Municipality of Machin for the rehabilitation of Woodland Arena and Sports Field
$425,000 to Neskantaga First Nation for the replacement of Neskantaga Multi-Purpose Centre
$114,985 to Nibinamik First Nation for the rehabilitation of Nibinamik First Nation Arena
$53,000 to Nicickousemenecaning First Nation for the installation of Nigigoonsiminikaaning Water Park
$86,313 to Northwest Angle #37 First Nation (Regina Bay) for the rehabilitation of Regina Bay Recreation Centre
$25,894 to Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation for improvements to Community Baseball Field
$107,892 to Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation for improvements to Powwow Grounds
$102,666 to Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation — Mikinaak Onigaming School for the rehabilitation of Recreation Site’s Baseball Field, Hockey Rink and Playgrounds
$500,059 to Pikangikum First Nation for the rehabilitation of Pikangikum First Nation Addition Community Arena/Sport Centre
$166,667 to the Municipality of Red Lake for the construction of Red Lake Skate Park
$100,000 to the Municipality of Red Lake for the rehabilitation of Centennial Park
$369,900 to Sachigo Lake First Nation for upgrading and Rehabilitation of Sachigo Lake First Nation Arena
$162,998 to Sandy Lake First Nation for the upgrades to Sandy Lake Arena
$76,666 to Sandy Lake First Nation — Sandy Lake Reserve 211 for the rehabilitation and Expansion of Community Gathering Site
$333,333 to the Municipality of Sioux Lookout for upgrading of Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena
$222,530 to the Municipality of Sioux Lookout for an addition of Sioux Mountain Soccer Park
$12,500 to the Municipality of Sioux Lookout for improvements to Cedar Bay Outdoor Complex
$100,000 to the Municipality of Sioux Lookout for improvements to Third Avenue Baseball Diamonds
$20,000 to the Municipality of Sioux Lookout for the replacement of Seventh Avenue Playground Equipment
$20,000 to the Municipality of Sioux Lookout for the upgrading of Tennis Court and Skateboard Park
$36,667 to the Township of Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls for the construction of Aspen Trail System Boardwalk
$106,667 to Wabaseemoong Independent Nation for the rehabilitation of Thomas Land Sr. Memorial Arena
$92,067 to Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation for upgrading of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation Outdoor Rink
$34,000 to Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation for the rehabilitation of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation Playground
$1,000,000 to Wauzhushk Onigum Nation for the construction of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation Community Recreation Centre
$84,000 to Wunnumin Lake First Nation for the Renovation of Wunnumin Lake First Nation Arena