Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador support rural economic development in St. Anthony
Backgrounder
The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest more than $584,000 in the St. Anthony region to stimulate the local economy, create jobs, support the tourism sector, and improve the quality of life for Canadians.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TOTAL | PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT TOTAL |
| St. Anthony Basin Resources Inc. | Purchase a Growcer hydroponics unit to increase capabilities of yielding fresh, locally grown produce for residents within the St. Anthony region and surrounding areas. | $192,483 non-repayable |
$85,612 non-repayable |
| Great Northern Trail Association | Renovate and complete the 8.5-kilometre Cartreau Point Trail in St. Anthony, a popular recreation destination in the region. The contribution includes hiring labour, equipment rentals and purchases, trail building materials, completing renovations, as well as signage upgrades. | $115,245 non-repayable |
$44,325 non-repayable |
| St. Anthony Port Authority | Develop visitor capacity at the St. Anthony Marina by constructing 30 floating docks. This allows sailing and power-driven vessels to visit St. Anthony more frequently, driving economic growth and tourism opportunities within the region. | $71,361 non-repayable |
$75,535 non-repayable |
| Total | $379,089 | $205,472 |
Contacts
Connor Burton
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Rural Economic Development and of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Paul McGrath
Director of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
709-689-5731
Paul.Mcgrath@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Brodie Thomas
Media Relations Manager
Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
709-729-5248
brodiethomas@gov.nl.ca
Christopher Mitchelmore
Chief Executive Officer
SABRI
709-454-3484
cmitchelmore@nf.aibn.com
Ryan Patey
President
Great Northern Trail Association Inc.
709-450-2264
greatnortherntrail@gmail.com
Malcolm Campbell
Harbour Master
St. Anthony Port Authority
709-454-7099
stanthonyportauthorityinc@bellaliant.com