By  Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter  JAMES SMITH CREE NATION —Band members are providing their suggestions to the design plans of a new community wellness centre on James Smith First Nation. The centre was discussed at a general assembly meeting on Sept. 18, with construction expected to be complete in 2027. “The Wellness Centre has been in the works since the announcement,” said Chief of James Smith, Kirby Constant. The Prime Minister of Canada announced funding for a new wellness centre and wellness programming in November 2022. The Government of Canada has committed $42.5 million towards James Smith First Nation from the tragedy that took place on Sept. 4, 2022, when band member Myles Sanderson took the lives of 11 people in James Smith and Weldon and injured 17

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