IROQUOIS FALLS - A minister's stop in Iroquois Falls saw over $580,000 handed out to four projects.
Minister of Northern Development Greg Rickford has been making stops across the region this week to announce Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation funding.
In Iroquois Falls, he announced $429,044 for the Jus Jordan Arena and Sports Complex. It's to install a new roof membrane on the facility.
The Abitibi Golf Club in Iroquois Falls received $67,613 to renovate the clubhouse and buy equipment.
The Cochrane Curling Club received $63,698 to replace the shingles on the roof.
“In late winter and early spring of 2023, the Cochrane Curling Club sustained water damage and soon realized that new roof shingles were required, adding new insulation and replacing our ceiling tiles in the club's lounge,” said Denis Lamarche, curling club board member, in a news release.
“Thanks in great part to the support and funding from NOHFC, we completed the repairs and have our building safe for our members and the continuation of our club. With support from the provincial government, local businesses and our municipality, our curling club can continue to provide this winter activity for all community members.”
The Porquis Recreation Association is getting $20,722 to buy a backup power system for the community centre.
