Estevan seen as attractive market for casino – Estevan Mercury

March 26, 2014

The group interested in building a casino in Estevan is expected to meet with the provincial government in the near future to discuss their wish to open two casinos in Saskatchewan, one here and another in Lloydminster.

As The Mercury reported last week, the Little Pine First Nation approached the City of Estevan earlier this year with a proposal to build a casino/hotel complex. The information was made public when Mayor Roy Ludwig made a motion at a March 17 meeting to ask voters whether or not they would like to see a gaming facility built in Estevan. The non-binding question will be included on the ballot for the April 23 council byelection.

In interviews Monday, officials from Little Pine, which is located in northwest Saskatchewan near North Battleford, spoke at length about their proposal and why they chose Estevan as a potential site.

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