Arena and high school start to take shape at Big River First Nation
Residents of the Big River First Nation can now see the early stages of a new arena and school which are being built as you enter the community.
To honor a former band member and former NHLer, the arena is being named after Jim Neilson. The school will be named after Chief John Keenatch who unfortunately passed away in a car accident.
Big River First Nation Chief Jack Rayne said they are expecting construction to be done in the summer of 2022 just before school will start.
“Construction will start right away. We are hoping and crossing our fingers that it will be done next summer,” Rayne told paNOW.