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Released on July 31, 2007
The provincial government today delivered $4.5 million to the Community Development Fund of four northwest communities affected years ago by the creation of the Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range.The money fulfils the province's commitment to the fund, which will be held in trust for the communities of Beauval, Ile-a-la-Crosse, Cole Bay and Jans Bay. The fund will enable the communities to pursue development opportunities and to capitalize on the North's strong economic potential.
"The province has delivered on its promise to assist the communities and families whose lives were affected by the creation of the weapons range," Northern Affairs Minister Joan Beatty said. "It took years of work with community leaders and our federal colleagues, but now we believe these northwest communities are well-positioned to play a greater role in a Saskatchewan economy that is the most prosperous in recent memory."
The province's money forms part of a larger package worth $19.5 million, which also includes funds from the federal government. The money will be held in a trust managed by a board of directors appointed by the four communities. The communities will be able to draw upon dividends earned by the fund to invest in worthwhile projects that further the local economy.
In addition, some of the provincial money will be used to make direct one-time payments of up to $10,000 to the few remaining Métis elders negatively affected by the range, or to their surviving families.
"I am very proud that the province has seen fit to acknowledge the important role of our elders, a longstanding request from the communities," Beatty said. "Community representatives have agreed on a list of approximately 185 eligible elders and families."
"This is directed, in part, to the elders," Highways and Transportation Minister and Athabasca MLA Buckley Belanger said. "We need to show respect for the leadership and perseverance they have demonstrated through the years."
"We're very happy that the Province has recognized the historical position of our elders and the current needs of our families," Beauval Mayor Alex Maurice said on behalf of the four communities. "We look forward to using the funds from our senior governments to better the lives of our people today, and for future generations."
The Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range was formed after the Province agreed in 1953 to give the federal government a lease in perpetuity to use the land for military purposes. However, several Métis families have long said that the creation of the range hindered their pursuit of traditional activities such as hunting and fishing.
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For more information, contact:
Scott Boyes
Northern Affairs
La Ronge
Phone: 306-425-6669
Email: sboyes@sna.gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-425-8869
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