Deal for First Nations casino near Brandon breaks down
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A plan to build a First Nations owned and operated casino near Brandon appears to be dead, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs said in a statement today.
The deal, which would have seen the casino built on Brandon’s doorstep, broke down over issues that any new casino development would be owned equally by all First Nations with revenue shared equally among them.
“During the 2003 review of casino development policies many First Nations people and communities said that the process in 2000 was divisive and unfair to the majority of Manitoba First Nations,” said Grand Chief Ron Evans said in statement. “From that point on, we agreed that a new process should be inclusive, co-operative and non-competitive and should work for the equal benefit of all First Nations people.”
The proposed site, located in the RM of Elton, was recommended by a site selection committee in the fall of 2008.
Lotteries Minister Dave Chomiak, Minister said it’s disappointing talks appear to be over.
“This has been a disappointing outcome for a site that showed great promise,” he said.
The AMC and the province will now consider all options before deciding on whether to proceed with the development of a new casino.