By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook ÎYARHE NAKODA – Shovels hit the dirt on a new subdivision west of the Mînî Thnî townsite that will provide homes for up to 100 Bearspaw First Nation members. Leaders of Bearspaw Nation, one of three bands that make up the Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda First Nation, say the subdivision addresses a growing need for housing in the community. “What we’re trying to achieve is … a more prosperous, safer community,” said Bearspaw First Nation Chief Darcy Dixon at a groundbreaking and pipe ceremony on Tuesday (Oct. 20) that marked the start of construction on the project. Phase 1 will see the construction of utilities, roads and two cul-de-sacs that will service 19 residential lots. “I think it’s going to help…
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