Thompson Councillor Colleen Smook is in The Pas Oct. 13-14 for meetings with other members of the Northern Delegation to discuss the economic situation in Northern Manitoba.
Council approved travel costs of $732.22 for Smook’s attendance – $344.96 for transportation, $287.26 for accommodations and a $100 per diem – at its Oct. 3 meeting.
“Being the largest city in Northern Manitoba it’s important that we are represented there,” said Coun. Blake Ellis.
“I’ve been on the rail line committee since it was first struck the day after Churchill announced its dilemma,” said Smook.
The Northern Delegation includes representatives of Churchill, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, The Pas, Gillam, Thompson, War Lake First Nation and the Hudson Bay Route Association.
