As spring thaws the North, activity tends to pick up. In Fort Simpson, there might be more activity than has been seen for a while.
Mayor Darlene Sibbeston says the Village of Fort SimpsonSA国际影视传媒檚 main priorities right now are capital projects.
This year, the village is continuing an infrastructure project it began last year to fix up Antoine Drive, which runs close to the length of the community. Last year, the village ran new water and sewer pipes along the road and this year it aims to chipseal.
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As well, the village is looking to utilize unused space in the building that houses its swimming pool to set up a fitness centre.
While Sibbeston says the village is hoping construction will start this year on that, a firm date has not yet been set.
Sibbeston says Simpson has seen some increased bustle from work beginning on EnbridgeSA国际影视传媒檚 $53 million, 2.5-km pipeline-section replacement.
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She says the Liidlii Kue First NationSA国际影视传媒檚 development arm has been contracted to do a lot of the work, which will be subcontracted locally.
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As well, the communitySA国际影视传媒檚 bed-and-breakfasts have seen more business, as have local stores.
Sibbeston keeps the village updated on the happenings of village council through posts on the Fort-Simpson-Bulletin group on Facebook.
One of her latest posts details the fire departmentSA国际影视传媒檚 search for land on which theySA国际影视传媒檒l put a new training ground for firefighters.
As well, the fire department is requesting a new fire truck. While their request suggested getting a used truck at an auction, village council is looking into buying one new, through a qualified dealer, so that itSA国际影视传媒檚 guaranteed to be covered by warranty.
