New homes are on the way for flood-affected residents in Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River.

Shane Thompson, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs said theySA国际影视传媒檒l be delivered in early 2022, in a statement on Sept. 17.

SA国际影视传媒淎fter thorough engagement with flood-affected residents in Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River, replacement homes will be delivered in early 2022,SA国际影视传媒� he said.

On the delivery timeline Thompson said,SA国际影视传媒淭o deliver on customizations that meet the long-term needs of residents, more time is needed.SA国际影视传媒�

Thompson said the ultimate decision was up residents.

SA国际影视传媒淩esidents were offered options and they have agreed that this is the way forward,SA国际影视传媒� the statement reads.SA国际影视传媒淔or our part, we will keep roofs over their heads until those homes are delivered and installed.SA国际影视传媒�

It was noted in the statement that repairs in the area of Fort Good Hope have been delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Despite this, Thompson is SA国际影视传媒渃onfident that repairs in that community will be done in November.SA国际影视传媒�

For Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River, repairs are on-track to finish in November.