July 31, 2015 – Yellowknife, NWT – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council today announced support for the development of a commercial greenhouse that will utilize hydroponic technology to provide locally-grown, high quality, affordable produce.
Head of the Line Services Inc. (HOTLS), an Aboriginal business based in Fort Simpson, NWT, will receive support through CanNor’s Northern Greenhouse Initiative to undertake the project. The greenhouse is expected to grow produce which will be sold to local, retail, and camp markets as well as providing employment for local people.
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Ted Laking
819-997-1441
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Krisandra Reid
Communications Advisor, Yukon
867-667-3210
CanNor works to help develop a diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy across Canada's three territories, and delivers on its northern mandate through funding programs, the Northern Projects Management Office and by undertaking policy and research.
Proponent/partner contact person
Earl Browning, President
Head of the Line Services Inc.
867-695-2030
Roya Grinsted
Cabinet Communications
Government of the Northwest Territories
867-669-2308
For more information about CanNor, visit: cannor.gc.ca
For more information on Canada’s Northern Strategy, visit: northernstrategy.ca
