The federal government is spending more than $972,000 to fund three economic development positions in Wawa ($297,000), Hornepayne ($245, 250) and Dubreuilville ($231,250) and to spur an Indigenous community forestry strategy.  …According to a FedNor news release, these economic development officers will be focused on broadband expansion, strategic planning, investment and workforce readiness, tourism, mining, forestry, business support and housing. In addition, Michipicoten First Nation snagged $198,000 to hire a forestry technician for a three-year period to work on a community forestry strategy, create partnerships with industry, and participate in area forest management planning.