Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation Cut New Headquarters Ribbon

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has been working hard in collaboration with the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation on their joint headquarters located on Muskeg Lake Cree Nation reserve land. In order to optimize their joint work towards an improved local gaming field and to better communication between the two entities, this new central office building has come to life. The project amounts to some CA$12 million and comes following 24 years of partnership.

In order to ensure more efficient operation would take place down the road in this close-knit collaboration, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority launched construction of the new central office. Its ultimate goal is to make the gaming authority’s operation much smoother and easier in the long run while keeping a close eye on its gaming offerings.

New Headquarters Officially Launched

It could be recalled that last summer, the authority took over rights over slot machines located in First Nations casinos across the province. Up until that point, the Western Canada Lottery Corporation had the responsibility of taking care of them. Since SIGA welcomed an added monitoring task, it needed a spacious enough venue for future storage.

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The new headquarters facility would aim to meet those expectations. It comes with 9,750 square feet of warehouse space, enough for welcoming all slot machines in need of storage space. In addition to that, the new central office of the partnering entities includes some 40,800 square feet of office space, where all important decisions would be made from here on out. This official launch taking place just recently comes after decades of preparation.

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As a result of a closely followed agenda first greenlighted in 1995, the gaming authority is now able to share vast space with the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and work together for the bright future of the seven tribal casino locations within Saskatchewan. Both parties invested in the CA$12-million facility that is also going to guarantee steady job opportunity for about 180 workers. The warehouse is another area, where workforce is needed, further boosting the job market.

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When all is said and done, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority is a non-profit organization that aims to help provincial charitable organizations and offer its support with hefty allocations generated via its gaming offerings. Some 50% of the gaming revenue generated goes to the First Nations Trust that helps tribal operation.

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The remaining half of the profits is then divided between Community Development Corporations and the Provincial General Revenue Fund. The beginning of this month saw the authority host its special Day of Sharing that saw its seven casino locations boost local charitable organizations with various items.

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The Children’s Haven saw improvements to their facilities, among which deck staining and a new shed. Casino employees from all seven tribal casino venues spend their day for the third year in a row, this time setting new records. Less fortunate people in the Prince Albert Friendship Centre area had the opportunity to receive clothes, warm food, as well as basic hygiene items that made their life much easier.