First Nations, logistics group prepping to move affordable goods north – Northern Ontario Business
December 07, 2015
A much sought-after distribution centre to stockpile goods and ship food to remote northwestern Ontario First Nation communities is one step closer to reality.
CreeWest GP (General Partnership) and the First Nation communities of Lac Seul and Kitchenuhmaykoosib are partnering on a regional project to help Far North reserves overcome costly logistical and distance barriers in receiving fresh, affordable and nutritious food.
Ground is expected to be broken this spring at the Sioux Lookout Regional Airport on an 11,875-square-foot logistics centre and warehouse space with the anticipation of starting operations by next fall.
“This is the initial tip of the iceberg to move forward on the distribution centre out of Sioux Lookout,” said Ron Basaraba, CreeWest CEO, of the Dec. 4 signing of a memorandum of understanding.
