Saskatchewan — The federal government is investing more than $4.4 million in transportation infrastructure projects across rural Saskatchewan. Through the funding, Cowessess First Nation will buy electric vehicles and set up charging stations, while also building a maintenance facility to support public transportation services for on-reserve community members.
The Sturgeon Lake First Nation will build a pedestrian bridge that connects the community with nearby resources and services. Currently, pedestrian access to these amenities requires walking across a narrow bridge shared with vehicular traffic, which has resulted in several injuries and near-misses due to poor sightlines.
“We are proud to support these projects that will help residents across rural Saskatchewan get around their communities easily and conveniently. ” – Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities