Ahtahkakoop Cree Developments and the Government of Saskatchewan have agreed to construct a new urgent care centre in Saskatoon, which will be built and operated by the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.
The centre will provide 24-hour care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, as well as mental health and addiction support. It will be located near St. Paul’s Hospital and is expected to ease the pressure on hospital emergency departments.
Summary
- Ahtahkakoop Cree Developments and the Government of Saskatchewan have agreed to construct a new urgent care centre in Saskatoon.
- The centre will provide 24-hour care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, as well as mental health and addiction support.
- The chosen location currently features the Pleasant Hill Community School, which will be demolished for the new centre.
- After the school is demolished, the land will be transferred to Ahtahkakoop Cree Developments and designated as a reserve,
The chosen location currently features the Pleasant Hill Community School, which will be demolished for the new centre. The school building was constructed in 1928 and has served the community for 95 years. After the school is demolished, the land will be transferred to Ahtahkakoop Cree Developments and designated as a reserve, becoming Treaty 6 Ahtahkakoop territory.
The new urgent care centre is a historic development for the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, as it will provide vital healthcare services to the community and create economic opportunities. The project is expected to generate jobs and stimulate economic growth.
Ahtahkakoop Cree Developments is a corporation established by the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation to pursue economic development opportunities. The Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation owns the corporation and is responsible for managing and operating the Nation’s business enterprises.
The Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation is a First Nations community located in central Saskatchewan. The Nation has a population of over 1,600 people and is one of the largest First Nations communities in the province. The Nation is governed by a Chief and Council, who are elected by the members of the community.
The Pleasant Hill Community School has a rich history in the local community and has provided education to generations of students. The school was originally built to serve the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood’s children, a working-class area of Saskatoon.
Over the years, the school has undergone many changes and has adapted to the changing needs of the community. In recent years, the school has faced declining enrolment and increasing maintenance costs, which led to the decision to close the school at the end of the current school year.
The closure of the school has been met with mixed emotions from the community, with some expressing sadness at the loss of an important community institution, while others see it as an opportunity to create something new and beneficial for the community.
The new urgent care centre is expected to provide much-needed healthcare services to the community and create economic opportunities for the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. Medical professionals will staff the centre and will be overseen by the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
In addition to providing healthcare services, the new centre will also offer mental health and addiction support, which is a growing concern in the community. The centre will provide a safe and supportive environment for those struggling with mental health and addiction issues, and will offer a range of services to help them on their path to recovery.
The construction of the new urgent care centre is expected to begin soon and is expected to be completed within the next few years. The Government of Saskatchewan is funding the project and is part of the province’s commitment to improving healthcare services in the province.
