By Claire McFarlane, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio Łútsël K’é Dene First Nation’s economic development corporation has acquired a Yellowknife-based company, Unico Contractors. Leigh-Anne Palter, the chief executive officer for the T’sa Group of Companies, said the move marks a turning point for the corporation. “The last 10 years have been very difficult,” said Palter. “The corporation and as a result the community, because of prior leadership, haven’t been able to realize the benefits of the growing economy in Yellowknife.” In August, Ron Barlas – the former head of the Denesoline Corporation, which is owned by T’sa – lost his appeal after a Northwest Territories Supreme Court judge earlier ruled he had engaged in “egregious conduct” related to the misappropriation of millions of dollars. The Barlas scandal illuminated a…
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