Dear Citizens,
Gateway to the Ring of Fire – Building Capacity:
On June 7th between noon and 1:30 p.m., you’re invited to meet with our Economic Development Officer, Vicki Blanchard when she is in Nakina. Vicki was recently hired this past December and has been working feverishly with numerous companies, businesses and funding partners. The resurgence in mining activities and the exciting prospects associated with developments in the Ring of Fire are forefront in her day-to-day work. The majority of the day will be spent introducing Vicki to our community and increasing her familiarity with Nakina and surrounding area. At our Council meeting of May 24th, two important motions were introduced by Vicki that responded to encouragement from both FEDNOR and the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines and Forestry, which Council supported. The two motions will allow the Municipality to apply for two funding applications of $125,000 and $176,500. If successful, the funding will support Municipal coordination of the mining industry, federal and provincial governments, trade unions, Aboriginal peoples and environmental groups. The co-ordination efforts will focus on community development associated with power and transportation infrastructure, land acquisition, housing construction and the partnerships needed to fund the required investment. Nakina has the potential to be significantly impacted by the Ring of Fire developments. Our E.D.O. is tasked with ensuring we are investment ready and responsive to the opportunities and inquiries that are made of her.
Building Capacity
Economic Development Officer, Vicki Blanchard
June 7th, 2011
Noon – 1:30 p.m
Nakina French Club
A light lunch will be served
Also this week, Council awarded the successful $ 4.3 M contract to C. Villeneuve Construction Co. Ltd. The contract is for the rehabilitation of the Nakina E Ruddick Airport runway and taxiway with replacement of edge lighting and the installation of a new auxillary power generator. The contract will be completed this summer. This project which is 100% funded by an ACAP federal grant and will ensure that the airport is upgraded and will better serve the region for many years.
Council has had numerous budget meetings this past month in preparation for passing the approved budget. I am optimistic that three main roads in Nakina will be repaved this summer with revenue coming from the Gas Tax Rebate. The roads include Cordingley Lake Rd (Center Street to the airport), Center Street (Main to Kingsland), and Main Street (Center to Railway). Roadwork and granular fill to improve Twin Lakes Road has been identified.
The internet blog, “Greenstone Matters” can be viewed at http://jay--daiter.blogspot.com/ The ward newsletter and other personal posts will also reside at this site. You can easily comment on the posts and your participation is encouraged. We’re also on Facebook under “Greenstone Matters.”
Regards,
Jay Daiter (Nakina Ward Councillor)
Municipality of Greenstone
