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Samson Cree Nation celebrates new waste transfer station

Aug 21, 2019 | 2:53 PM

Maskwacis – The Samson Cree Nation is celebrating the completion of its new waste transfer station.

Officials say the transfer station will allow Samson Cree Nation members to dispose of waste in a safe manner without travelling long distances.

It is described as a highly organized and well-designed facility allowing materials to be separated quickly and efficiently. The facility will also support increased environmental sustainability and contribute to a healthier and cleaner community for generations to come.

The Government of Canada invested approximately $5.36 million to support the completion of the project.

“We at Samson Cree Nation are pleased to have this Grand Opening of our Solid Waste Transfer Station today, I am grateful for all our local nation members who received employment and training opportunities during the build and we look forward to being a Sustainable and Eco Friendly Nation,” said Vernon J. Saddleback, Chief, Samson Cree Nation.

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“First Nations are on the front-lines of climate change and are making important investments in environmental sustainability. We’re proud to support them in doing so. I congratulate Chief Saddleback, the Council and the people of Samson Cree Nation on their dedication to improving infrastructure in their community. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of this Treaty 6 Nation and a tangible example of their commitment to improving the environmental health of their people,” said Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services.

Many of the metal bins used in the rural areas of Maskwacis, were constructed by Four Nations Welding, a 100 percent First Nation owned and operated company located in Maskwacis.

(With file from Government of Canada media release)