By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

Feds make $32.5 million investment in wastewater at Samson Cree

May 18, 2018 | 3:46 PM

An upgrade to the wastewater facility on Samson Cree Nation is going ahead thanks to the Federal government.

Minister of Indigenous Services Jane Philpott was in Maskwacis on Friday to make the $32.5 million announcement.

The facility will be upgraded to include a new pumping station for wastewater collection and treatment, and is Samson’s largest federally-funded infrastructure project to date.

“Congratulations to Samson Cree Nation on this important milestone in upgrading your wastewater facilities,” Philpott said. “Infrastructure on reserve is a priority for our government and we are proud to support this project. Once completed, this facility will carry many benefits for the entire community.”

Chief Vernon Saddleback touched on the positive environmental effects the upgrade will have.

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“Indigenous Services Canada’s financial commitment to the project and having Minister Philpott here at our sod-turning ceremony shows the commitment ISC has in maintaining their treaty relations with First Nations,” he remarked.

The project is slated for completion in the winter of 2020.