Bearspaw First Nation holds groundbreaking ceremony for new housing subdivision in Mînî Thnî

Councilor Rod Hunter, Chief Darcy Dixon and Banff-Kananaskis MLA Sarah Elmeligi. Photo by: Benjamin Gerow

October 20th was groundbreaking day in Mînî Thnî, on behalf of the Bearspaw First Nation, for a new subdivision. Phase 1 of this project is said to bring 19 serviced building sites to the area, to help grow member housing.

It was a star-studded event, with the day starting with a traditional pipe ceremony, and words from Banff-Kananaskis MLA Sarah Elmeligi, Chief Darcy Dixon, and councilor Rod Hunter. 

Chief Dixon spoke before the groundbreaking.

Banff-Kananaskis MLA Sarah Elmeligi spoke at the event as well.