Superior North Geraldton Nordic Ski Club Receives $10k


“I’m delighted to see these three organizations receive the funding they need to help young people in our riding to achieve healthier and more active lifestyles.” Michael Gravelle, MPP Thunder Bay-Superior North

McGuinty Government Supporting Health and Wellness

Ontario is helping promote physical activity and healthy living in the riding of Thunder Bay – Superior North.

Through the Healthy Communities Fund, the province is helping local community partners deliver programs that promote physical activity, sport and recreation, healthy eating, injury prevention, tobacco control and mental health, as well as programs that address alcohol and substance misuse.

“Our government is proud to support innovative and collaborative local projects that promote healthy living in communities across Ontario.” Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport

In the riding of Thunder Bay – Superior North, three organizations will deliver local, innovative programs that promote healthier, more active living, including:

  • Youth Strategy Implementation Project, City of Thunder Bay, $29,275
  • Child & Youth Recreational Mentoring Program, Boys & Girls Club of Thunder Bay, $12,290
  • Junior Cross-Country Ski Program, Geraldton Nordic Ski Club, $10,000

Supporting healthy communities is part of the McGuinty government’s commitment to increase the quality of life and well-being of families across Ontario.

‘The Geraldton Nordic Ski Club wishes to thank the Ministry of Tourism and Culture for this grant, which will be used to support a Junior Cross-Country Ski Program in partnership with Ecole St. Joseph School in Geraldton.  Kids between the ages of 5 – 13 yrs old will now be able to use new ski equipment and begin their development towards the sport of cross-country skiing.”  Ken House,  President, Geraldton Nordic Ski Club

QUICK FACTS

  • Since 2009, the Healthy Communities Fund has helped support 488 local projects across Ontario.

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