Three different companies in the Almaguin Highlands region are receiving provincial funds totaling $1.4 million.

Lofthouse Manufacturing in Burk’s Falls is receiving $1 million to increase productivity on the company’s valve assembly line by expanding its facility and purchasing new equipment.

Fleetmetrica Inc in Emsdale is receiving $200,000 to develop a version of its proprietary fleet management software app that can be licensed to other companies.

and Jonathan Miller & Sons Farms in Burk’s Falls is receiving $200,000 to establish a cattle farm that raises grass-fed, stress-free cows and calves.

The province says the funding will result in the creation of 13 full time jobs and one seasonal position.

(photo by station staff)

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