Ontario Building Better Community Infrastructure in Kenora
Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry
2022-04-18 16:00:00

KENORA – The Ontario government is providing more than $2.8 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to seven community enhancement projects in the Kenora area to upgrade local infrastructure and community recreation facilities. This investment will help build a stronger Ontario by creating good-paying jobs, boosting economic growth and improving quality of life in Northwest Ontario communities.

"Our government is committed to promoting a high quality of life in communities across Ontario," said Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. "These investments will improve community infrastructure in Kenora, strengthening community ties and supporting economic development."

Projects receiving NOHFC funding include:

  • $500,000 to the City of Kenora to improve infrastructure and accessibility at four city parks
  • $500,000 to the City of Kenora to upgrade six baseball diamonds at three locations in the city
  • $500,000 to the City of Kenora to complete upgrades and repairs to the Keewatin Arena
  • $480,000 to the City of Kenora to upgrade and repair existing docks, and build new docks
  • $450,000 to the City of Kenora to build a fully accessible playground and interpretive area at Norman Park
  • $325,000 to the City of Kenora to hire a design consultant for the Harbourfront Business Development Plan
  • $75,000 to the Keewatin Curling Club to renovate its facility

The NOHFC promotes economic prosperity across Northern Ontario by providing financial assistance to projects—big and small, rural and urban—that stimulate growth, job creation and skills development. Since June 2018, the NOHFC has invested more than $519 million in 4,496 projects in Northern Ontario, leveraging more than $1.77 billion in investment and creating or sustaining over 7,000 jobs.