Fort Simpson is getting a new health centre. Where should it go?

By Claire McFarlane, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio A new regional health centre is set to be built in Fort Simpson. The question is now how the centre’s location should be decided. Which plot of land should be used for the project has been a topic of discussion at recent council meetings in the Northwest Territories village. Last week, councillors expressed concern and frustration over the handling of the process so far, describing a lack of communication between the mayor and some council members. Councillor Troy Bellefontaine said he had seen emails showing GNWT staff contacting the village on December 10 last year about a meeting to discuss potential locations for the new health centre. A meeting was eventually scheduled for February 10, Bellefontaine said, but only Mayor Les…

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