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Shovels were in the ground on July 5 to mark the start of construction for the new Fort McKay Community Centre. The Centre is located on Range Road 1109, behind the firehall that officially opened in June, 2022.
The Community Centre will be a state-of -the- art venue able to host multiple functions, including festivals, youth and elder events, conferences and community gatherings. It will also be a central location to bring people together to learn and share the rich cultural history of Fort McKay. It is scheduled to open in the Spring of 2025.
Representatives from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo including Councillors Loretta Waquan, Kendrick Cardinal and Lance Bussieres joined members of the Fort McKay First Nation and the Fort McKay Métis Nation at the Community Centre site to officially launch the construction of the community centre. Councillor Cardinal provided remarks on behalf of the RMWB.
“On behalf of Fort McKay First Nation, I want to acknowledge the Fort McKay Métis Nation for their ongoing efforts as they successfully lobbied for this community centre. We also want to recognize the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo for fully funding this new facility. It is an exciting time for our community as we see a growing list of state-of-the-art facilities serving Fort McKay.”
-Chief Raymond Powder, Fort McKay First Nation
“I would like to first off acknowledge the hard work of Mayor Sandy Bowman and Ward Two Councillor Loretta Waquan for their invaluable dedication and unwavering efforts in making the Fort McKay Métis Nation Community Centre a reality. This long-awaited achievement holds profound significance for our community, serving as a vital hub for cultural preservation, community development and the empowerment of our members.”
- President Ron Quintal, Fort McKay Métis Nation
“This is a great day for Fort McKay and the entire region as we celebrate continued progress on the new Fort McKay Community Centre. This facility has been championed by Fort McKay Métis Nation and the Fort McKay community for several years and it will serve to improve quality of life and social connection while honouring Fort McKay’s important cultural history and heritage.”
-Mayor Sandy Bowman, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
View construction notices and updates for the Fort McKay Community Centre and follow progress of the project. Visit rmwb.ca/construction to sign up for email updates and learn more about other projects under construction across the region.
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