Thunderchild First Nation receives funding for wellness centre with health services, ice rink, field house
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The federal and provincial governments are contributing millions of dollars to fund a wellness centre on the Thunderchild First Nation.
The Thunderchild Wellness Centre northeast of Turtleford will house offices for a dentist and doctor, a pharmacy, social and childcare facilities, a full-sized ice rink and a field house. There will be a space for events like weddings, band council meetings and community gatherings.
While the primary focus is to serve First Nation communities, it will be open to everyone. It is expected to serve Turtleford, St. Walburg, Edam, Spruce Lake, Mervin, Live Long, Glaslyn, Turtle Lake, Witchekan Lake, Pelican Lake, Makwa Lake, and Loon Lake.
“Community hubs like the Thunderchild Wellness Centre are the backbone of our communities and important focal points for activities that bring people together and help them flourish and grow,” Minister of Infrastructure and Communities François-Philippe Champagne said in a press release.
