Media advisory – Minister Philpott and Chief Crane to Celebrate the Lifting of 11 Long-Term Drinking Water Advisories in Slate Falls Nation

Ottawa – Please be advised that the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, along with Slate Falls Nation Chief Lorraine Crane, will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the community’s new water treatment plant, which allowed the community to lift 11 long-term drinking water advisories in February 2018.

Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. (CST)

Where: Water Treatment Plant
Slate Falls Nation
Lakeview Drive
Ontario, P0V 3C0

The Minister will also address youth and provide congratulatory remarks to Chief Crane for her leadership on this project during a special event.

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (CST)

Where: Slate Falls School
54 Lakeview Dr.
Slate Falls Nation, ON
P0V 3C0

For more information:

Andrew MacKendrick
Office of the Honourable Jane Philpott,
Minister of Indigenous Services
819-956-5372

ISC Media Relations
819-953-1160
aadnc.publicaffairsteam.aandc@canada.ca

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