Chippewa Cree Tribe delays opening of casino

Monday, December 11, 2006  

The Chippewa Cree Tribe of Montana has delayed the grand opening of the new Northern Winz Casino.

The $16 million casino was set to open on New Year's. But it's been pushed back to late January due to weather, construction delays and other concerns.

When the casino opens, the tribe plans to serve liquor. But council member Jonathan Windy Boy, who also serves as a state legislator, says he is opposed to the idea.

"I'm 25 years alcohol-free," Windy Boy told The Great Falls Tribune. "I'm opposed and I'll always be opposed and it's not a dead issue with me personally."

Get the Story:
Northern Winz Casino opening delayed until late January (The Great Falls Tribune 12/11)
Alcohol plans stir up plenty of heated debate (The Great Falls Tribune 12/11)