Columbia Valley Pioneer staff

?akisq’nuk First Nation recently hosted a major ground-breaking ceremony for a new multi-purpose centre.

The ceremony was part of the band’s annual General Assembly on August 23 to 25.  

The new building will be constructed over the next few years.

“This project has been in progress for a while now, and we are very excited to finally be in the construction phase,” said Lisa Cannady, the band’s economic development officer.

The ground breaking on August 23 saw many officials and community members take part. Chief Donald Sam, elders, dignitaries, and mayors from Invermere (Al Miller) and Radium (Mike Gray) attended, as did Electoral Area F director Susan Clovechok.  

Attendees emphasized the importance of this new building replacing the old facility, and the fact it will provide health and wellness for Akisqnuk members.

?akisq’nuk First Nation has begun construction on its new multi-purpose centre. Shown here is an architectural rendering of the proposed development. PHOTO SUBMITTED