Grant Money Doled Out

Several organizations in the Rainy River district will share in almost 200-thousand dollars from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club will get $51-thousand to purchase ski and trail grooming equipment and construct an addition to the ski chalet for storage.

$37-thousand will go to the town of Fort Frances and its purchase two self-check stations for the new library and technology centre.

Atikokan Intergenerational Centre for Arts and Alternatives is receiving $34-thousand to assist with its operating costs as it develops a new strategic plan.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 145 in Atikokan is using $30-thousand to install a new roof.

And Naicatchewenin First Nation will get $15-thousand to purchase equipment to establish a community garden.