By Abigail Popple, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Rocky Mountain Goat Longstanding plans for the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation’s interpretive centre at the Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Whudujut Provincial Park are coming to fruition. The First Nation released a request for proposals on March 7th inviting small businesses and local contractors interested in helping build the centre. The over 4,000 square foot space will be powered with solar energy generators and include accommodations for staff, as well as accommodations that can be rented to tourists. The First Nation also plans to have a local gift shop at the building, according to project coordinator Sultanur Ashikin. “The idea is we will hire or we will encourage our local small businesses [and] community members to participate in a program where we will be…