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First Nations casino to be built near Brandon

Last Updated: Friday, October 31, 2008 | 12:28 PM CT

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Brandon residents have twice voted against building a casino in their community, but the province announced Friday that a casino will be built on the outskirts of the western Manitoba city.

The casino, which will have more than 300 slot machines and tables, will be built just north of Brandon in the rural municipality of Elton, north of the Trans-Canada Highway and on the west side of Highway 10.

The third First Nations-run gaming facility in the province, it will be operated by three reserves — Waywayseecappo, Keeseekoowenin and Rolling River — on behalf of all First Nations in Manitoba.

"This site is the best location to capture the market potential of this region," Attorney General Dave Chomiak said in a release.

"It will create opportunities for economic development for the benefit of all Manitoba First Nations. As a significant entertainment attraction, it will also create economic spinoffs for the entire region."

Brandon residents rejected casino proposals in plebiscites in 2002 and 2008, but Elton gave approval for the casino to be built on a 200-hectare site without a plebiscite. The land has yet to be converted to reserve status.

The casino will operate under the same system as the highly successful South Beach Casino near Grand Beach, and the Aseneskak casino near The Pas.

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Ron Evans says hundreds of jobs will be created, and proceeds from the casino will put money directly into 64 First Nations communities in Manitoba.

The First Nations are hoping to open the doors of the new facility within two years.

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