First Nation in Alberta pins hopes on casino

Tuesday, December 19, 2006  

The Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation is hoping a $63.5 million casino will help his people survive

The casino, hotel and truck stop are located on the reserve. Chief Cameron Alexis says it will create jobs and generate about $17 million a year for critical tribal government programs.

But while unemployment on the reserve is high, businesses in nearby Whitecourt have a hard time finding employees. Some also say the casino will bring crime and create other social problems.

The tribe will share slot machine revenues with Paragon Gaming, a Vegas company, charities, the Alberta lottery and other First Nations.

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First Nation gambles on new casino outside Whitecourt (The Edmonton Journal 12/19)