Riding News

February 01, 2012 MP Rickford participates in historic crown-first nations gatheringJanuary 24, 2012 Canada Summer Jobs 2012 Program Applications Begin February 1stJanuary 11, 2012 Governments of Canada and Ontario celebrate Grand Opening of new police station in Sandy Lake First Nation communityDecember 05, 2011 Celebrating Brantford’s Farmers’ MarketNovember 15, 2011 MP Greg Rickford hosting a passport clinic in Dryden, Ontario.October 27, 2011 Kenora MP Greg Rickford along with Minister of Transport, Denis Lebel were in Red Lake today to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Red Lake airport.October 18, 2011 Upcoming Passport ClinicsOctober 18, 2011 Canada Post offers free parcel and letter delivery to troops serving over seasOctober 12, 2011 Greg Celebrates Wabaseemoong’s New SchoolSeptember 30, 2011 Ear Falls Bridge CommemorationAugust 24, 2011 MP Greg Rickford congratulates the Sioux Lookout Blueberry FestivalAugust 09, 2011 Red Lake airportJuly 08, 2011 MP Rickford is Asking for Your Support for the Deer Lake Forest Fire EvacueesJanuary 18, 2011 Government of Canada investments strengthen the Dryden RegionDecember 20, 2010 Kenora Unveils Branded Gateway SignageDecember 07, 2010 Greg visits with constituents Joe & Jessie Rosdobutko in his Ottawa officeNovember 08, 2010 Governments of Canada and Ontario strengthening policing infrastructure for the Sandy Lake First Nation communityNovember 04, 2010 Government of Canada and VIA Rail Honour Canadian Forces with Reduced Year-Round FaresOctober 29, 2010 Rickford delighted Bill C-300 defeated in the House of CommonsOctober 29, 2010 Government of Canada supports accessibility for all CanadiansOctober 29, 2010 Government supports our Veterans and local Legion with ‘Poppy tax’ reliefOctober 26, 2010 Government of Canada celebrates accessibility improvements in Ear FallsOctober 21, 2010 MP Rickford performs the ceremonial face- off at a recent Sioux Lookout Flyers game.October 15, 2010 Government of Canada supports information and communications technology initiative in northwestern OntarioOctober 15, 2010 Government of Canada supports Aboriginal training and employment in OntarioOctober 05, 2010 2010 Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence and for Excellence in Early Childhood EducationSeptember 30, 2010 MP Rickford Supports Local LibrariesSeptember 30, 2010 Government of Canada launches call for proposals for projects that support seniorsSeptember 29, 2010 Government of Canada invests in Nakina Airport UpgradesSeptember 24, 2010 Rickford’s post mortem on the long – gun registry debate.September 16, 2010 Government of Canada Invests in Dryden Aboriginal Women’s Resource CentreAugust 17, 2010 Gun Registry Motion InfoAugust 16, 2010 MP Rckford pleased to announce Government of Canada invests in Kenora Airport UpgradesAugust 03, 2010 Long Gun UpdateJuly 29, 2010 MP Greg Rickford announces investments to strengthen the Kenora RegionJuly 25, 2010 MP Rickford announces Government of Canada investment a boost to Local TourismJuly 01, 2010 ***June 18, 2010 MP Rickford and Northwestern Ontario Welcome New Canadian CitizensJune 10, 2010 Greg Rickford visited Deer Lake First Nation on June 10th to participate in and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Treaty 5.June 09, 2010 Greg Rickford visited Deer Lake First Nation on June 10th to participate in and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Treaty 5.June 04, 2010 MP Rickford’s Motion Ensures Sustainable Future for Lake of the WoodsMay 22, 2010 Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces government support for major upgrade at Domtar Dryden Pulp MillMay 22, 2010 Prime Minister stephen harper Participates in Centennial of the City of DrydenMay 21, 2010 MP Rickford Excited to Introduce the New “My Parks Pass” Program to Grade 8 StudentsMay 21, 2010 MP Rickford Announces Funding for Summer StudentsMay 18, 2010 Greg Rickford Excited to Introduce the New “My Parks Pass” Program to Grade 8 StudentsMay 18, 2010 Government of Canada Invests in the Dryden Entertainment SeriesMay 11, 2010 Greg attends the Sunset Trail Riders AGM and Volunteer Appreciation BanquetApril 23, 2010 Canada and Ontario improve highway 17 both east and west of Kenora City LimitsApril 20, 2010 Rickford Applauds Support for Local Victim Awareness ActivitiesApril 15, 2010 MP Rickford Announces Heritage Funding for Sioux Lookout OrganizationsApril 08, 2010 Rickford Delivers for Isolated First NationsMarch 26, 2010 The Government of Canada improves accessibility in KenoraMarch 26, 2010 Canada and Ontario invest in infrastructure upgrades in 
historic mather Walls HouseMarch 23, 2010 Early Spring Challenges for Remote First NationsMarch 19, 2010 Dryden Centennial Coin LaunchMarch 10, 2010 Government of Canada Extends Funding for Two Feathers ProjectMarch 04, 2010 Budget Aligns with Canadian PrioritiesFebruary 25, 2010 Government of Canada Highlights Webequie First Nation Contract Awarding for the Construction of a New Diesel Generating StationFebruary 24, 2010 MP Greg Rickford Hosts a Second Successful Passport Clinic in KenoraFebruary 18, 2010 MP Greg Rickford Hosts Another Successful Passport Clinic in DrydenFebruary 17, 2010 St. Thomas Aquinas Students Receive Funding for Trail ImprovementsFebruary 17, 2010 Government of Canada Funds Youth EmploymentFebruary 09, 2010 Funding for StudentsFebruary 08, 2010 Kenora in Top 10!February 02, 2010 Government of Canada’s Assistance for the Forestry IndustryFebruary 01, 2010 One Week Left until the Top 10 Wildcard Cities are RevealedJanuary 22, 2010 Monopoly Game Enthusiasm ContinuesJanuary 19, 2010 Rickford Announces Funding for Dryden Centennial CelebrationsJanuary 18, 2010 Let’s Get KENORA on the new Canadian Monopoly GameJanuary 14, 2010 Federal Government Reacts Quickly to Assist Haiti and Announces Matching Financial ContributionsJanuary 06, 2010 Government of Canada Invests in the Tour de Fort Canadian SeriesJanuary 04, 2010 Rickford corrects NDP’s Tania Cameron on Parliamentary ProcedureJanuary 04, 2010 Government of Canada Celebrates the Torch Relay with the community of KenoraDecember 18, 2009 Rickford Announces Funding for Students to Share in the Olympic SpiritDecember 17, 2009 Government of Canada Investments Strengthen Kenora RegionDecember 14, 2009 Canada and Ontario Partner with Kenora Patricia Child and Family Services to Build Replacement Group HomeNovember 25, 2009 Rickford Assists in 3 Goals - “Political Hockey Showdown 2009” in Leduc ABNovember 16, 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Clinics - 2009 / NORTHWESTERN HEALTH UNITNovember 13, 2009 Kenora celebrates upgraded water distribution systemNovember 10, 2009 The Government of Canada and Ontario invest in policing infrastructure for First Nation communitiesNovember 10, 2009 Acknowledging and Celebrating Our VeteransNovember 05, 2009 One step closer to the long-gun registry repealOctober 21, 2009 Conservative MP Asks Ethics Commissioner to Investigate Liberal MP WebsitesOctober 19, 2009 Small Business Week Empowering EntrepreneursOctober 15, 2009 Construction begins on a new school for the Wabaseemoong first nation in OntarioOctober 15, 2009 Rickford Invites Kenora Residents to Share in the Olympic SpiritOctober 15, 2009 Newsletter Fall 09October 14, 2009 Rickford Invites Dryden Residents to Share in the Olympic SpiritOctober 13, 2009 Government of Canada Invests in Regional Pulp & Paper Technology & Environmental PerformanceOctober 06, 2009 Newsletter Winter 2009October 01, 2009 Government of Canada announces Economic Action Plan Infrastructure Investment in KenoraSeptember 28, 2009 One step closer to the long gun registry repealSeptember 25, 2009 Lac Seul - opening of the community's new causeway and bridge spanSeptember 24, 2009 Canada—Ontario partnership creates jobs, stimulates economy in Pickle LakeSeptember 18, 2009 Liberals’ Actions PerplexingSeptember 17, 2009 Proposed Changes to EI will Benefit Northwestern ONSeptember 11, 2009 Canada's Economic Action Plan Laboratory upgrades at experimental lakes area in Kenora region will strengthen local economy and create jobsSeptember 11, 2009 Government of Canada Works with Ontario Communities to Help Prevent Young People from Taking Illicit DrugsSeptember 09, 2009 Government of Canada Partners with Northwestern Ontario First Nation to Improve Water SystemSeptember 02, 2009 Rickford Hosts Forum to Maximize Local EmploymentAugust 31, 2009 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA STRENGTHENS NORTHERN ONTARIO’S ECONOMYAugust 28, 2009 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA STRENGTHENS NORTHERN ONTARIO’S ECONOMYAugust 27, 2009 Government of Canada strengthens Dryden’s economyAugust 27, 2009 Contract Awarded To Build New School For The Wabaseemoong First Nation In OntarioAugust 27, 2009 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA STRENGTHENS NORTHERN ONTARIO’S ECONOMYAugust 06, 2009 FEDNOR INVESTMENTS STRENGTHEN KENORA REGIONAugust 05, 2009 Fednor investment strengthens Red LakeJuly 31, 2009 Call to Non-for- Profit Groups in Ontario – Infrastructure Stimulus Funds application processJuly 24, 2009 Red Lake receives funding for recreational and infrastructure projectsJuly 16, 2009 Government of Canada supports anti-violence project for girls and young women in KenoraJuly 14, 2009 Government of Canada Announces Two New Schools for Lac Seul and Cat Lake First NationsJuly 03, 2009 MPP GRAVELLE AND MP RICKFORD ANNOUNCE OVER $4 MILLION FOR RECREATIONAL UPGRADES IN THUNDER BAY-SUPERIOR NORTHJune 27, 2009 SIOUX NARROWS-NESTOR FALLS AND SURROUNDING FIRST NATIONS RECEIVE FUNDING FOR RECREATIONAL UPGRADESJune 26, 2009 SIOUX LOOKOUT AND SEVERAL NORTHERN FIRST NATION COMMUNITIES RECEIVE FUNDING FOR RECREATIONAL UPGRADESJune 25, 2009 Rickford delighted Lake of the Woods receives funding for Water Quality ResearchJune 25, 2009 Government of Canada Helps Students Find Summer EmploymentJune 25, 2009 Happy Canada Day!June 24, 2009 Government of Canada training initiative to benefit Aboriginal people in Northwestern OntarioJune 17, 2009 $1 Billion Support for Pulp and Paper Announced TodayJune 12, 2009 DRYDEN RECEIVES INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING THROUGH CANADA—ONTARIO PARTNERSHIPJune 12, 2009 MP RICKFORD AND MPP GRAVELLE ANNOUNCE OVER $2.85 MILLION IN JOINT FEDERAL/PROVINCIAL FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN RAINY RIVER AREAJune 12, 2009 “The “Flavour Gone” campaignJune 08, 2009 New Residence opens for Naotkamegwanning First Nation EldersJune 08, 2009 Ignace Water Supply ProjectJune 06, 2009 SIOUX NARROW-NESTOR FALLS RECEIVES $1.8 MILLION OF INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING THROUGH CANADA—ONTARIO PARTNERSHIPJune 06, 2009 KENORA AND AREA RECEIVE OVER $7 MILLION OF INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING THROUGH CANADA—ONTARIO PARTNERSHIPJune 05, 2009 MACHIN RECEIVES FUNDING FOR CREATION OF PINE TREE PARK CENTENNIAL PAVILION THROUGH CANADA—ONTARIO PARTNERSHIPJune 05, 2009 IGNACE RECEIVES FUNDING FOR LOCAL ROADS REHABILITATION THROUGH CANADA—ONTARIO PARTNERSHIPJune 05, 2009 EAR FALLS RECEIVES FUNDING FOR THE BUILDING OF THE EAR FALLS MULTIPLEX THROUGH CANADA—ONTARIO PARTNERSHIPJune 05, 2009 SIOUX LOOKOUT RECEIVES FUNDING FOR CULTURAL CENTRE FOR YOUTH AND THE ARTS THROUGH CANADA—ONTARIO PARTNERSHIPJune 03, 2009 Government of Canada provides funding to Ontario to Promote International InvestmentJune 01, 2009 Intern Benefits from Invaluable Experience in Northwestern Ontario - By Andrew PerezMay 29, 2009 GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND ONTARIO INVEST IN CONFEDERATION COLLEGEMay 28, 2009 The Government of Canada Supports the Atikokan Centennial MuseumMay 28, 2009 WHERE WILL NORTHERN ON MPs BE THIS TIME?May 21, 2009 Rickford Hosts Successful Kenora Passport ClinicMay 19, 2009 The Government of Canada supports projects for seniors in DrydenMay 19, 2009 Government of Canada Invests in Regional Research PartnershipMay 16, 2009 PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER AND MP GREG RICKFORD, ALONG WITH PROVINCIAL COUNTERPARTS, ANNOUNCE FIRST STAGE OF HIGHWAY 17 TWINNINGMay 03, 2009 MP Rickford and Minister of State Fletcher Host Healthcare DiscussionApril 30, 2009 FAMILIES GAIN FROM LOWER TAXESApril 29, 2009 Rickford Sets Up Nonpartisan Tourism CaucusApril 26, 2009 Rickford Discusses Home Renovation Tax Credit at Kenora Home and Leisure ShowApril 25, 2009 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS IN TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE AND HERITAGE PRESERVATION IN NORTHERN ONTARIOApril 24, 2009 The Government of Canada supports a project for seniors in Sioux LookoutApril 23, 2009 Rickford Stands Alone on Gun Amnesty in Northwestern Ontario – Why did the NDP refuse to “Stand Up” and support hunters and First Nations?April 21, 2009 The Government of Canada supports a project for seniors in Eabamet LakeApril 15, 2009 Dryden Passport Clinic Overwhelming SuccessApril 15, 2009 The Government of Canada supports seniors in DrydenApril 15, 2009 Ear Falls celebrates local road upgradesApril 15, 2009 The Government of Canada supports a project for seniors in KenoraApril 03, 2009 CANADA, ONTARIO PURCHASE 20 NEW GO TRANSIT RAILCARSApril 03, 2009 Federal Gas Tax Funding to Double, Payment to Municipalities AcceleratedMarch 17, 2009 Training for the Jobs of TomorrowMarch 16, 2009 Training for the Jobs of TomorrowMarch 08, 2009 Building Pathways for a Better Tomorrow: Canada’s Economic Action Plan Delivers $25 Million for Trail ImprovementsMarch 05, 2009 Greg questions government on violence against QuebeckersMarch 01, 2009 Newsletter Spring 2009February 27, 2009 MORE SCHOLARSHIPS TODAY FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE TOMORROW CANADA’S ECONOMIC ACTION PLAN PROVIDES STRONGER SUPPORT FOR GRADUATE STUDENTSFebruary 20, 2009 Government of Canada and Government of Ontario Make Infrastructure Investments in Sioux LookoutFebruary 19, 2009 Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls FundingFebruary 16, 2009 Rickford Seconds Breitkreuz Private Member’s Bill to Scrap the Useless Long-Gun RegistryFebruary 13, 2009 Government of Canada and Government of Ontario Make Significant Infrastructure Investments in the Riding of KenoraFebruary 13, 2009 Government of Canada and Government of Ontario Make Infrastructure Investments in Red LakeFebruary 13, 2009 Government of Canada and Government of Ontario Make Infrastructure Investments in DrydenFebruary 06, 2009 Rickford Announces RInC Program at Kenora District Municipal Association Annual ConferenceJanuary 27, 2009 2009 Budget Delivers for KenoraJanuary 23, 2009 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA IMPROVES WINTER ROADS BETWEEN REMOTE ONTARIO FIRST NATIONSJanuary 23, 2009 Government of Canada helps homeless people in Sioux LookoutJanuary 21, 2009 Conservatives Listening to Northern Resource Concerns:January 20, 2009 Rickford joins Provincial colleagues to announce 5 Year Tourism Marketing Strategy for Northern OntarioJanuary 19, 2009 Rickford Brings Natural Resources Parliamentary Secretary to Kenora & DrydenJanuary 12, 2009 Dryden Observer Press Release – Greg Rickford, MP for KenoraJanuary 12, 2009 Sioux Lookout Bulletin Press Release – Greg Rickford, MP for KenoraJanuary 12, 2009 The Northern Sun News Press Release – Greg Rickford, MP for KenoraDecember 02, 2008 Coalition Blatantly Ignores Canadian VotersDecember 01, 2008 Constituency Offices OpeningOctober 27, 2008 Rickford Applauds Economic Leadership Shown by Conservative Government MP Greg Rickford handing out candy canes at the Kenora Santa Clause Parade. Winnipeg Jets Alumni & Friends vs Kenora Paramedic Code Blues Charity Hockey Game Kenora Rickford_Greg drops the puck in Dryden