The Ontario government is providing over $5.9 million to help build and repair local infrastructure in Kenora – Rainy River. This investment is part of the government’s plan to build Ontario by getting shovels in the ground on critical infrastructure projects that support economic recovery, growth and job creation.
“Today, our government has committed an additional $1 billion over the next five years to support small, rural and northern municipalities. This investment will create jobs, attract economic growth and investment, and make our communities the best places to live and grow,” said Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenora–Rainy River. “This year, Kenora–Rainy River will receive more than $5.9 million across 15 municipalities to address their local community infrastructure needs and repair local roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure.”
Today’s announcement is part of the government’s additional $1 billion investment to help build and repair roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure in small, rural and northern communities. The multi-year funding is being delivered through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) and will bring the government’s total investment to nearly $2 billion over the next five years.
Total investment in communities across Kenora – Rainy River are as follows:
| Municipality | Previous Year (2021) | 2022 Grant |
| Township of Alberton | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| Township of Chapple | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| Township of Dawson | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| City of Dryden | $666,969 | $1,190,328 |
| Township of Emo | $64,023 | $136,423 |
| Town of Fort Frances | $682,746 | $1,314,873 |
| Township of Ignace | $193,693 | $341,309 |
| City of Kenora | $831,156 | $1,787,706 |
| Township of La Vallee | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| Township of Lake of the Woods | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| Township of Machin | $65,298 | $127,251 |
| Township of Morley | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| Town of Rainy River | $145,918 | $267,415 |
| Redditt Local Services Board | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls | $50,000 |
