Nearly 2.5 years after the official opening, Fort Good Hope seniors are moving into the community's seniors' centre. But some residents say some things are still missing.
More than two years after the Fort Good Hope seniors' centre's official opening the nine-unit facility continues to sit empty. Meanwhile rumours are circulating among elders slated to take residence and the territory remains tight-lipped on how much it's spent on the facility.
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In a statement to
The Current, the N.W.T. s Housing Minister Paulie Chinna said the centre was designed with input from elders in the community, ensuring that we heard directly from those who would be utilizing this facility. Architectural staff travelled into the community and met with elders to discuss the blueprints and allow the elders to contribute any feedback they had, the statement said. Wood stoves were not included in the units due to health and safety factors, insurance concerns, and the need for ongoing maintenance.
In a statement, the N.W.T. s Housing Minister Paulie Chinna said the complex was designed with input from elders in the community. (Mario De Ciccio/Radio-Canada)