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THUNDER BAY — Sault Ste. Marie’s tourism trade acquired a $283,828 increase from the Federal Financial Growth Company for Northern Ontario’s (FedNor) Tourism Reduction Fund to assist welcome friends again to the world after the pandemic.

This funding is a part of $9,654,641 given to the Northern Ontario tourism sector, supporting 74 tasks in municipalities and Indigenous communities throughout the area, a information launch issued by native MP Terry Sheehan at present states.

The next enterprise initiatives within the Sault acquired funds: 

  • Ontario Bushplane Heritage and Forest Fireplace Training Centre                             $91,000

The Ontario Bushplane Heritage and Forest Fireplace Training Centre is receiving $91,000 to buy and implement a Smartphone App designed to assist higher accessibility and a number of language content material, in addition to the mandatory data, supplies, and coaching to assist correct App supply. 

  • Algoma Kinniwabi Journey Affiliation                                                                   $81,000

The Algoma Kinniwabi Journey Affiliation is receiving $81,000 to help tourism companies to modernize and increase e-commerce companies and entry coaching.

  • Nice Lakes Cruise Affiliation                                                                                 $65,828

The Nice Lakes Cruise Affiliation is receiving $65,828 to revitalize and increase cruise tourism within the Nice Lakes.

  • Soo Roller’s Affiliation                                                                                       $46,000

The Soo Roller’s Affiliation is receiving $46,000 to host the Everest Canadian Seniors Curling Championship. This funding is offered by way of FedNor’s Northern Ontario Growth Program.