LLRIB Chief Tammy Cook-Searson is hopeful the federal government will provide funds to implement their pathway plans. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

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First Nation receive federal funds for active transportation projects

Jul 10, 2026 | 1:58 PM

The federal government is investing more than $19.5 million through the Active Transportation Fund to support nine active transportation projects across Saskatchewan.

Sturgeon Lake First Nation will be getting the largest allotment of just over $6 million, followed by Ochapowace Nation with $5 million, George Gordon First Nation with $3.8 million, Red Earth Cree Nation with $2.3 million, Whitecap Dakota Nation with $1.4 million, Pelican Lake First Nation with $750,000 and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) with $100,000.

“Good infrastructure does more than get people from one place to another, it brings communities together,” said Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Buckley Belanger during the announcement in La Ronge on Friday.

“Through the Active Transportation Fund, we’re investing more than $19.5 million to build new community pathways and trails across Saskatchewan that will make it easier to walk, bike, and enjoy the outdoors while helping keep our air cleaner and our towns healthier.”

Sturgeon Lake First Nation will use the funds to develop 12 kilometers of of pathways that will connect residential areas to primary community services, program, and recreational amenities. The pathway will include two all-season shelters, lighting, benches and garbage cans.

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Sturgeon Lake First Nation Chief Christine Longjohn spoke to the attendees during the announcement on Friday. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

In addition, the LLRIB will use their portion to develop a safety plan to address gaps in the trail network and provide a strategy for the creation of a healthy, safe, and enjoyable trail and multi-use pathway network in La Ronge and Stanley Mission.

“We are hopeful that Canada will continue to invest in LLRIB by supporting our capital funding applications and future infrastructure initiatives, allowing us to transform these plans into tangible improvements that will benefit our communities for generations to come,” said Chief Tammy Cook-Searson.

derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

by Derek Cornet

First Nation receive federal funds for active transportation projects

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