June 30, 2015 – Sioux Lookout, Ontario – Industry Canada/FedNor
The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor), announced today an infrastructure investment to support jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in Northwestern Ontario.
A FedNor investment of $657,004 will enable the Municipality of Sioux Lookout to complete infrastructure enhancements to improve traffic flow, and allow for future business development and growth at the Fifth Avenue and Wellington Street retail and commercial development area. Identified by the municipality as a strategic priority, this initiative will address key recommendations identified in the community's revitalization strategy.
Alexandra Lemieux
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Greg Rickford
613-996-2007
Alexandra.Lemieux@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca
Barclay Babcock
Communications Officer
FedNor
705-690-0957 or 1-877-333-6673 Ext 303
