Strengthening the climate resilience of essential infrastructure in northern and remote communities is crucial to building robust, sustainable northern economies.
Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of up to $62,500 for the Old Crow Retail Cooperative Ltd. (Old Crow Co-op). This investment will help the Old Crow Co-op become more energy efficient and accessible to the local community.
This funding will help the Co-op purchase and install a heat pump to cool the store during the summer months, helping to prevent food spoilage, while reducing overall costs and lowering food prices for customers. It will also support much needed repairs by upgrading an unstable staircase weakened due to excess runoff linked to climate change.
Investing in projects like Old Crow Co-op aligns with CanNor's priorities, supports economic growth and builds new climate-resistant infrastructure in the North.
