PAGC ‘heartbroken’ after fire destroys Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre
A fire destroyed the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre on Friday, one of the main meeting places for the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).
Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte said the PAGC is “heartbroken” after losing such an important building and main hub.
“We are heartbroken to lose one of the most iconic buildings of the Prince Albert Grand Council. The building is named after our late Elder and decorated veteran Senator Allan Bird of Montreal Lake Cree Nation,” Hardlotte said in a statement. “It had the reputation as the main gathering place for many of our community events. But it has been more than a meeting spot. It has also represented the home of our government for our 12-member Nations, and it has been a site where we have honoured many of our leaders over the years.”
Vice Chief Joseph Tsannie said the centre was just used on Thursday to donate Easter hampers for those in need.