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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY AUGUST 26, 2019 PAGE 9
Repurposing Marlboro Fire Hall as Indigenous Education Centre proposed
by Dana McArthur and structural people on site right now looking at the Mayor Soroka said, “My concern is that a lot of
soundness of the building. We planted the seed of times when you repurpose a building it is not cost
Yellowhead Councillor Dawn Mitchell asked what Councillor Mitchell wanted and they will do an effective and you don't get what you actually want."
about the repurposing of the old Marlboro Fire Hall assessment that includes if the build is suitable to Mitchell responded that the community would
to use an Indigenous Education Centre for the repurpose." appreciate the repurposed building.
community, during the County's Governance and Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky said, "I really like Councillor David Russell added, "By repurposing
Priorities meeting on August 20. this idea and it is very much needed. But as this is this building it would provide an opportunity for the
"As council is aware we have closed down the Indigenous would there be provincial grants or community to display their time and effort for this
Marlboro Fire Hall and the building is now sitting funding available?” Mitchell responded, "There are idea. Given the utilisation rate, it would then give us
empty. I would really like council to consider this a ton of grants available for programming, what they time to build something very special."
space for an Indigenous Education Centre. We do need is for County to help provide a building." Mitchell added, "If we are able to help a
not have enough space at the Marlboro Hall and a Councillor Lavone Olson said, "I totally agree community bring back their traditions, and teach a
repurposed fire hall would be helpful to provide with this. However, when the County has provided a new generation, I think that would be a great thing
teachings and healing practices like smudging. The hall in other communities there is an association that for Yellowhead County to be a part of."
Elders really want to be involved with the looks after it, and I don't think this one should be Mayor Soroka concluded, "I recommend we wait
community and they need a space in order to teach different." Mitchell responded that the Kid Wolf for the building assessment to be done then we can
the younger generations." Memorial Society would be responsible as they are have more discussions and engage the community in
CAO Jack Ramme said, "We have our architect the Elder society in Marlboro. what they want."
Phone: 780-723-4800 Toll Free 1-800-665-6030 Fax: 780-723-5066
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
PAGE 10 MONDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY AUGUST 26, 2019 PAGE 9
Repurposing Marlboro Fire Hall as Indigenous Education Centre proposed
by Dana McArthur and structural people on site right now looking at the Mayor Soroka said, “My concern is that a lot of
soundness of the building. We planted the seed of times when you repurpose a building it is not cost
Yellowhead Councillor Dawn Mitchell asked what Councillor Mitchell wanted and they will do an effective and you don't get what you actually want."
about the repurposing of the old Marlboro Fire Hall assessment that includes if the build is suitable to Mitchell responded that the community would
to use an Indigenous Education Centre for the repurpose." appreciate the repurposed building.
community, during the County's Governance and Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky said, "I really like Councillor David Russell added, "By repurposing
Priorities meeting on August 20. this idea and it is very much needed. But as this is this building it would provide an opportunity for the
"As council is aware we have closed down the Indigenous would there be provincial grants or community to display their time and effort for this
Marlboro Fire Hall and the building is now sitting funding available?” Mitchell responded, "There are idea. Given the utilisation rate, it would then give us
empty. I would really like council to consider this a ton of grants available for programming, what they time to build something very special."
space for an Indigenous Education Centre. We do need is for County to help provide a building." Mitchell added, "If we are able to help a
not have enough space at the Marlboro Hall and a Councillor Lavone Olson said, "I totally agree community bring back their traditions, and teach a
repurposed fire hall would be helpful to provide with this. However, when the County has provided a new generation, I think that would be a great thing
teachings and healing practices like smudging. The hall in other communities there is an association that for Yellowhead County to be a part of."
Elders really want to be involved with the looks after it, and I don't think this one should be Mayor Soroka concluded, "I recommend we wait
community and they need a space in order to teach different." Mitchell responded that the Kid Wolf for the building assessment to be done then we can
the younger generations." Memorial Society would be responsible as they are have more discussions and engage the community in
CAO Jack Ramme said, "We have our architect the Elder society in Marlboro. what they want."
Phone: 780-723-4800 Toll Free 1-800-665-6030 Fax: 780-723-5066
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
