By Canadian Press

Ottawa to spend $1.2 million to replace and repair homes after mass stabbing

Nov 30, 2022 | 9:38 AM

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION — The federal government is to spend $1.2 million to repair and replace houses damaged during a mass stabbing in Saskatchewan nearly three months.

Eleven people died and 18 were injured on the James Smith Cree Nation and nearby village of Weldon during the Sept. 4 attacks. 

Indigenous Services Canada says 16 homes have been cleaned at an expected cost of $203,000. 

The department says another $750,000 will be used for replacement, repairs and restoration of damaged homes. 

An additional $200,000 was provided to replace furniture.  

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The department says in an email that funds were also set aside for a housing coordinator.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 30, 2022. 

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