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Walking into the newly-opened TIPI Fuel and Convenience Store in Prince Albert, you’re greeted with a welcome sign in both English and Cree.
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Walking into the newly-opened TIPI Fuel and Convenience Store in Prince Albert, you’re greeted with a welcome sign in both English and Cree.
Former Quality Inn Hotel in Prince Albert re-opens under First Nations ownership After being closed for almost two years, the former Quality Inn Hotel in downtown Prince Albert has re-opened under First Nations ownership. The facility has been purchased by the Timanaska Development Corporation and the Saskatchewan River Business Corporation, which includes the Cumberland House Cree Nation as a partner. In addition to standard hotel rooms, plans are for the facility to offer student housing and a 24-hour daycare. The hotel is located in close proximity to the new University of Saskatchewan cam...
PRINCE ALBERT -- A shuttered hotel in downtown Prince Albert has re-opened as affordable housing for students and people travelling for medical care. The Cumberland Crossing Inn is owned by a Cumberland House Cree Nation company, Saskatchewan River Business Corporation, and Timanaska Development Corporation. Last year, city council unanimously approved their $900,000 bid to purchase the former Quality Inn. The building will also house a restaurant, a 24-hour daycare and operate medical transportation. Chief Rene Chaboyer said the project will provide economic stability for Cumberland...