Representatives from First Nation, the Ontario government and the SalDan Construction Team were on hand at the upcoming Missanabie Cree Maskwa Elders Care Home in Third Line East to make the announcement Friday morning. “It’s not going to be just 192 beds for Missanabie Cree members – it’s going to be for the Sault Ste elders. “Marie,” said Missanabie Cree chief Jason Gauthier, speaking to reporters after the renovation. “There will be an opportunity for members of our community to also live in long-term care, that is one of the reasons we have invested.” The Ontario government will contribute 64 new beds to the new facility. “There have been a lot of defense leaders, and you’ve been pushing for it for a long time, and we’ve had a lot of meetings and discussions – and I’m really proud that we were able to bring it to fruition and be here today for such a special announcement,” Sault said. Ste. Marie MPP Ross Romano during the announcement on Friday .. A few details about the financial investment and the total dollar value of the new facility are revealed. “I can not reveal it yet, but it is a significant investment. “That’s all I can say at this point,” Gauthier said. According to Romano’s office, there are now 376 new and 160 upgraded long-term care beds under development, under construction or complete at Sault Ste. Mary.
