March 31, 2015 - Hay River, Northwest Territories - Infrastructure Canada
The governments of Canada and Northwest Territories congratulate the members of the Katlodeeche First Nation on the grand opening of their wilderness lodge in Sandy Creek, Hay River, Northwest Territories.
Located on the banks of Sandy Creek, the new wilderness lodge is equipped with community administrative areas, council chambers and community meeting space. It will be used to host conferences, as a gathering place for the community, and possibly as an educational facility for schoolchildren.
This infrastructure project will help the community, located east of Hay River, to attract tourists, and will serve as meeting space for surrounding communities, which could provide spin off economic benefits for businesses in the community.
"Our Government’s support for public infrastructure has never been stronger. We are proud to work with the Government of the Northwest Territories to support important public infrastructure projects, such as the Wilderness Lodge project. Initiatives such as this are creating jobs, promoting growth, and building strong and prosperous communities across the North."
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Minister for the Arctic Council, Regional Minister for the North and Member of Parliament for Nunavut
"Supporting community governments in their efforts to construct infrastructure that meets local needs is building sustainable, vibrant, and safe communities. By working with our partners at the Government of Canada and the community government level we are seeing great results. This facility is a fine example of the value of these partnerships."
The Honourable Robert C. McLeod, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Minister of Lands, Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation and Minister Responsible for Homelessness and Youth
Vincent Rabault
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
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David Maguire
Municipal and Community Affairs
Government of the Northwest Territories
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Infrastructure Canada
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