The Ontario government is providing more than $334,000 through the
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to two community infrastructure
projects in the Township of Armour. This investment will improve municipal and
recreational infrastructure, promote tourism and enhance quality of life in the Northeast.
“I’m thankful for the NOHFC’s commitment to the Katrine Community Centre and Watt
Century Farm Heritage Centre infrastructure improvement projects,” said Graydon
Smith, MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka. “Community centres and heritage buildings are
the heart of small-town Ontario. It’s where we spend time with our neighbours, welcome
new-comers and visitors, and showcase our proud history. I hope the residents of
Armour and the surrounding Almaguin Highlands can enjoy these centres for years to
come.”
The NOHFC is funding the following projects:
• $173,700 for the Township of Armour to upgrade the Katrine Community Centre
by renovating the washroom and kitchen, updating the landscape and facade,
increasing storage space and installing new signage. The project will improve the
appearance and accessibility and usability of the facility’s exterior and interior.
• $160,380 for the Township of Armour to upgrade the Watt Century Farm
Heritage Centre by removing and replacing the existing shed, installing an
accessible washroom, and expanding the exhibit and event spaces to store and
display Almaguin Highlands artifacts. The project will provide a step back in time
to visitors and support the Heritage Day Festival held every July.
“The Township of Armour is extremely grateful to the province for its support of two key
projects in our community. The NOHFC supported our major renovation project at the
Katrine Community Centre and our storage expansion at the Watt Century Farm
Heritage Centre, which frame nicely our Township motto to remember the past and plan
for the future,” said Rod Ward, Mayor, Township of Armour. “We thank the Ontario
government, NOHFC, and our MPP, Graydon Smith, as well as our staff, volunteers,
council, and the community for supporting these initiatives.”
“Our government is committed to the well-being of communities across the Northeast.”
said Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development. “These investments will help the
Township of Armour make repairs and upgrades to community infrastructure, enhancing
recreational facilities and providing accessible and vibrant spaces for residents and
tourists alike.”
The NOHFC promotes economic prosperity across Northern Ontario by providing
financial assistance to projects—big and small, rural and urban—that stimulate growth,
job creation and skills development. Since June 2018, the NOHFC has invested more
than $759 million in 6,233 projects in Northern Ontario, leveraging more than $2.3 billion
in investment and creating or sustaining over 9,590 jobs.