The Ontario government is investing $500,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to help the Parry Sound Curling Club make important upgrades to its facility.
“The Parry Sound Curling Club is a vital community space that encourages active living and brings residents together,” said George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. “With our government’s support, the club will bring new vigour and vitality to its facility and prolong the life of a very important community asset, being the only curling rink in the District of Parry Sound.”
The club is using the funding from the NOHFC for renovations and new equipment. The project includes installing a lift, ramp, signage, and a new HVAC system. It will also see the widening of two doorways, upgrading of lighting and two washrooms, repairs to flooring and the stairway, and the purchase of a fridge and dishwasher.
“The Parry Sound Curling Club is grateful to the NOHFC for its support in providing funding, assisting the curling club in becoming an accessible venue as well as completing some capital improvements,” said Curling Club President Al Bourgeois. “This will benefit all curling members, darters and their guests by providing up-to-date equipment, ensuring programs and events can be maintained for years to come.”
As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the province is making strategic investments to help northern municipalities build and revitalize community infrastructure to boost local economic development, keep people working and provide safe, accessible spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy.
This new direction is in addition to the province’s investment of an additional $30 million over three years, bringing the NOHFC’s annual budget to a total of $110 million.
